What Am I Drinking?!Red Wine
Merlot: The Less-Popular Half-Sibling
Merlot: The Less-Popular Half-Sibling I love the question “what do you do?” because a) I think I have the greatest job on the planet, and b) it opens the door for some fun discussion. A new acquaintance recently asked me for some red wine recommendations. So I asked about his preferences: “Cab, Merlot, Pinot Noir?” His…
Read MoreWhat Exactly is a Rosé Wine
What Exactly is a Rosé Wine If you were under the impression pink wines are syrupy-sweet blends of red and white wine, you aren’t alone – thanks to the reputation of White Zinfandel. As it turns out, pink wines can be dry or sweet, and are made from red grapes. Unlike traditional red wines, rosés (pronounced…
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal with Wine Blends?
What’s the Deal with Wine Blends? One of our followers wrote in: “What’s the deal with the cheap wine blends in the grocery store? Are they kind of like sandwiches made with Thanksgiving leftovers?” Yep – that’s exactly right! There is a growing number of wine blends on the market, all with super-cool labels and irresistibly…
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