Barolo versus Brunello: Italian Kings Go Head to Head
Step into the ring with two Italian titans: Barolo and Brunello. These two "kings" of Italian red wine share some similarities, but their unique grapes and distinct terroirs make them magnificently different. Join us on a journey of discovery to explore the history, flavors, and small producers behind these legendary wines.
Wines that are “Just Right”
Are you planning a party ? Are you going to one? Needing a gift but not sure what wine to select?
Hosting a party or finding a great gift for a wine lover just got easier with our tips on finding crowd-pleasing, drinkable wine that caters to diverse tastes, while also finding wines that are unique and stand out.
We have an approach to finding crowd pleaser wines in our latest blog article. We liken it to Goldilocks - remember her? But now we've moved up, from porridge to wine.
The Story of a Sparkling Underdog
While Champagne may be an iconic choice for a sparkling wine, there's a hidden gem from Italy that offers the same quality, but off the beaten path. The Alta Langa sparkling wine has an incredible underdog story, almost created to prove a point. It’s a story that is as incredible as the flavors of the wine itself. Read more to see how it all intertwines!
The Search for Great Whites
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.
Elevate Your Favorite Pastime
Getting ready to fire up the grill? While beer may be your usual go-to beverage when planning a barbeque, why not switch it up to wine?
Wine, especially red wines, offer incredible depth and complexity that can beautifully complement grilled meat. Plus, there are some many types, each one that will pair better with different grilled meats.
Here we share 3 key tips to arm you with techniques for finding wines to pair with your next barbecue.
We also have some great food and wine pairings, along with recipes, to try yourself and to create a memorable and delicious barbecue.
The Joy of Discovering a ‘New’ Wine Grape
For a wine enthusiast, stumbling upon a wine made by a grape you never had before is like finding a treasure in a treasure hunt. It’s the “hook” that catches, and delights, wine explorers, from wine loving consumers to wine professionals.
Branch out from the same old same old: get onto the unbeaten path and experience the thrill of trying a wine grape you never had. Plus we’re here to tell you the rich, and real, stories behind them. Start your treasure hunt with this article.
Orange You Ready To Discover Orange Wine?
Dive into the world of orange wine, a unique style crafted using an ancient technique. These intriguing wines, also known as skin-contact whites, are made from white grapes left in contact with their skins during fermentation, resulting in surprising orange hues and bold, complex flavors. Often classified as natural wines, they offer a fascinating alternative to traditional white and red styles, attracting curious palates with their unique character.
A Wine Gift Guide for Everybody on Your List
You want to give wine for gift, and you want it to be special, either something they don’t have already, or something that will surprise, and impress them, yet something that they will also like the taste of. That seems like a tall order for what seems like a simple task, especially with the myriad of wine selections out there.
We’ve made it easier for you to gift for wine lovers with our first wine gift guide, that we are introducing just in time for the holiday gifting season.
For the wine lover on your list, be it a friend, colleague, customer, family member, or significant other, use our wine and olive oil gift guide to find a wine in line with their wine taste preferences, whether it’s bold red wines, old world wine, natural wine, orange wines, rose wines, champagne style wines, pet nat wines, even EVOO, use our list to find the best wine for gift giving and build your own wine gift baskets.
Enter the World of Lesser Known Wines
Less well known wines are gaining traction in the US, with sommeliers, wine store owners and journalists talking and writing about them more. We, also, focus on curating off-the-beaten-path grapes beyond the most widely sold wine varietals in the US. Yet, with this trend, it can be difficult for our customers to select wines made from grapes they never had. Here we have some alternatives to suggest if you’d like to venture out on your own to try new types of wines. Whether you are a Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Malbec or Syrah wine lover, here are some other wines you should look out for and try. Let’s journey to discover unusual wines!