Wine Grapes, Wine Regions and Appellations, Wine Ideas Jacqueline Mitchell Wine Grapes, Wine Regions and Appellations, Wine Ideas Jacqueline Mitchell

Beyond Pinot Grigio: Discover the Diversity of Italian White Wines

Looking for a white wine that has depth and texture beyond the fruitiness? If that’s you then Italian whites is your next wine destination.

In Italy, there are loads of native varieties to explore, made in all sorts of styles from dry to sweet and still to sparkling. When made by winegrowers hyper focused on quality and authenticity, you get a great white wine with amazing balance and complex flavors to exceed the expectations of the most discerning wine drinker.

Discover the world of Italian white wines in this article.

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Wine Grapes, Wine Education Sheila Donohue Wine Grapes, Wine Education Sheila Donohue

Sauvignon Blanc: The Wild Chameleon Grape You Think You Know

Learn about the wild and multi-faceted sauvignon blanc grape and Sauvignon Blanc best wines from winemakers across Europe. For example,. how does Sauvignon Blanc taste and what impacts its aromas and flavors? There are more than just grassy, green Sauvignon Blancs out there. Find out more about the most misunderstood wine grape in this article.

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Rockstar Sauvignon Blanc from Austria’s South Styria

Get to know the tiny but mighty South Styria wine region in Austria, known for some of the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world.

Explore this area known as the Green Tuscany through the lens of the natural winemaker, Michi Lorenz, from a winegrowing family dating back to the 1500s, who grew up wanting to be a rock star and became instead a rockstar in the vineyard, crafting small batch, expressive, organic, biodynamic natural wines from his homeland.

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Olive Oil Sheila Donohue Olive Oil Sheila Donohue

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Myths Busted

Extra virgin olive oil is one of the great treasures of Italian cooking, but it is also surrounded by myths. From color and bitterness to “light” oils, flavor add-ins, cultivars, and the idea that all olive oil is basically the same, this FAQ cuts through the confusion and shows what real EVOO is all about. If you want to understand what makes a great olive oil truly great, and why source, craft, and tasting matter so much, this is the place to start.

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Wine Regions and Appellations, Travel Sheila Donohue Wine Regions and Appellations, Travel Sheila Donohue

Explore the Two Faces of Tuscany

Tuscany's reputation precedes it, rolling hills, cypress trees, and a glass of red wine at golden hour. But behind that iconic image is a region far more varied than any postcard can capture. From the walled elegance of Montalcino to the wild, untamed coast of Maremma, Tuscany tells its story through food, wine, and olive oil, one place at a time. Discover what really makes Tuscany special.

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Pairings, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell Pairings, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell

All About Umami

What is umami flavor? Do you know that it is considered a fifth taste, after sweet, sour, bitter, and salty? In what foods can you find this fifth taste? Can you find umami in wine as well as food? … You may not know that some wines have umami flavors, or that certain wines pair better with umami dishes than others. Discover the flavor of umami and how it interacts with wines in this article.

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Wine Industry, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell Wine Industry, Wine Education Jacqueline Mitchell

Real Wines, Two Worlds: Exploring California and European Styles

Same grape, completely different wine. It happens more often than you might think, and the reasons are more interesting than you would expect. From the role of climate and centuries of winemaking tradition, to the way a label can quietly tell you everything (or nothing) about what is inside the bottle, this article unpacks why California and European wines often feel like they come from different planets, even when they share the same grape. Pull up a glass and read on.

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Wine Education, Wine Industry Jacqueline Mitchell Wine Education, Wine Industry Jacqueline Mitchell

Embracing Perfect Imperfections in Wine

When one thinks of natural wines, it is not often that eastern philosophy or the Japanese art of wabi sabi comes to mind. Yet, the true appreciation for wine is in the beauty of imperfection. How a minimal intervention, farm-to-glass, wild and scare wine can create ‘perfect imperfections’ or even flaws in wines thats can be considered the ultimate representation of terroir. But where do you draw the line between an imperfection that goes too far? We explore this in this article.

Let’s discover what wabi sabi, meditation, beauty, and wine all have in common.

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Sparkling Wines Jacqueline Mitchell Sparkling Wines Jacqueline Mitchell

Lambrusco Is the No-Brainer Wine You’ve Been Missing

Lambrusco is so much more than the sweet, fizzy stereotype many wine drinkers remember. In this new Vero article, we explore what Lambrusco really is, why it works so beautifully at the table, and how small producers like Frignano are bringing fresh energy to the category with wines that are lively, expressive, and full of personality.

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Wine Industry Jacqueline Mitchell Wine Industry Jacqueline Mitchell

How Wine and Food Content Performs on YouTube: Data-Driven Insights

Are US wine drinkers falling out of love with wine?

Based on the stats we have based on our own YouTube channel, the answer is “no.”

Wine enthusiasts are continuing to seek out new types of wines, new ways of enjoying the wines they have, learning more and enjoying wine more with food and those around them.

Find out what interested most both wine and food lovers over the past year in our annual YouTube channel round up in this article.

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Interviews, Producers Jacqueline Mitchell Interviews, Producers Jacqueline Mitchell

The Wines of Aldo Clerico, as Told by Aldo Clerico

We’ve sat down with Aldo Clerico for a more informal chat, tracing his path from accountancy to wine, the chaotic first harvest that started it all, and the practical, hands-on way he still approaches the vineyard today. Along the way, he talks about the weather, new Nebbiolo plantings, and the memories behind each of his wines — from the first Dogliani harvest to the Barolo that marked the beginning of everything.

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Travel, Wine Regions and Appellations Sheila Donohue Travel, Wine Regions and Appellations Sheila Donohue

The Rosé Region of Italy

Stop and smell the rosés of Puglia, the heel of the boot of Southern Italy, where rose wine has been a tradition going back to when the Greeks occupied the area 3000 years ago. To this day, Puglia (aka Apulia) is the focal point for rose wine Italy: it makes 40% of Italy’s rose wines, in country which is the biggest producer of rose wines in Europe, after France, in the continent which makes 75% of the world’s rose wines. Find out what rose wine is and how our founder first discovered a dry rose wine, and discover your own rose wine best in this article.

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Sparkling Wines, Wine Education, Wine Industry, Wine Grapes Jacqueline Mitchell Sparkling Wines, Wine Education, Wine Industry, Wine Grapes Jacqueline Mitchell

Proseccos That Make You Go “Hmmm”

Not all Prosecco is created equal, and the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary comes down to who made it and where. Let’s talk about what makes quality Prosecco, from the hills of Valdobbiadene to the people who are doing something worth knowing about. Here's why it matters, and why you should care.

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Wine Education, Winemaking Jacqueline Mitchell Wine Education, Winemaking Jacqueline Mitchell

Is Rosé Wine Just a Fad in America?

Rosé is one of wine's most misunderstood types of wine.

It has been flattened into a single pale image when the reality is far more diverse and exciting.

In this article, we explain how rosé wine is made, including the winemaking methods behind every shade of pink, and the styles beyond the Provence pale that most people have never had the chance to discover.

It’s time to take off your rosé colored glasses and explore the wide world of rose wine!

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Olive Oil, Pairings Jacqueline Mitchell Olive Oil, Pairings Jacqueline Mitchell

Become an Olive Oil Connoisseur

It is not often thought about, but the wine and olive oil worlds are very similar. Just like with wine, tasting and pairing extra virgin olive oils bring new aspects of the oil to light. What olive oil is best for salads? What olive oil is best for cooking? Read this article to learn how to taste olive oil and pair it with foods.

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Recipes, Pairings Jacqueline Mitchell Recipes, Pairings Jacqueline Mitchell

Comfort Food For a Winemaking Family

What is it about certain foods that takes us straight back home?

In this article we explore the power of nostalgia through a family recipe of a mother daughter winery. From kitchen to cellar, this mother daughter winemaking duo shares the nostalgia the brings the family together. Get their secret recipe ham and bean soup.

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