Winemakers

There’s an amazing wealth of extraordinary Italian white wines out there that can rock your world as well as quench your thirst. Sadly, most are super undervalued or completely overlooked. But savvy wine consumers can take advantage of that! Let’s take a look at some great Italian white wines that deserve their day in the

You find stylish, high quality 2019 Pessac Leognan red and white wines this year. That is something that does not happen often, as more often than not, vintages usually favor red or white wines. Across the board, 2019 Pessac Leognan wines are aromatic, character driven, silky, lush, alluring wines produced from ripe grapes. Alcohol levels

2019 Haut Medoc wines can be a bargain hunters paradise, if you know where to look. And that is not an easy task as the appellation is huge, at close to 4,200 hectares in size! Because it is massive, you find various levels of terroirs and wines. In part, much of the variance is due

2019 Saint Julien wines across the board are a treat. Every property I tasted showed beautifully. Less powerful and opulent than you find in 2018, the wines all showed good color, complex aromatics and a captivating floral quality. What I enjoyed most was that here, the wines provide a beautiful sense of purity paired with

The 2019 Margaux vintage is very good, but not great. I say that because while there are some great wines, you need to remember that Margaux is such a large appellation, with a wide variety of terroirs that varied in their ability to cope with the dry conditions found in 2019. At their best, 2019

Many of us experience challenges taking those first steps into wine. For Tahiirah Habibi those challenges felt exacerbated by a subtle-yet-consistently unwelcoming wine culture. So, what’s it like to be a Black professional in Wine? And, what can we do to make Wine more welcoming? What was your first go-to wine? Odds are that your

2019 Pauillac competes for the appellation of the 2019 Bordeaux vintage! The top 2019 Pauillac wines as you can see from my notes and comments are stunning! In fact, the best 2019 Pauillac wines are picture-perfect examples of what Pauillac does best, combining power, firm tannins, the structure to age and a refined character that

The best 2019 Saint Estephe wines make this a truly unique vintage for the appellation, and in many ways, for all of Bordeaux and me too! Not only does this mark the only time I have tasted barrel samples at home in bulk, and occasionally over Zoom with the directors, it is also the first

We hear about whole cluster fermentation more and more each year. Perhaps you’ve also heard how they can taste “stemmy.” So, why is whole cluster so popular and how does it affect the quality of wine? What is Whole Cluster Fermentation? Whole cluster refers to making wine with whole bunches of grapes including their stems.

Looking for the perfect summer wine? Grab a can. We’re exploring some of our go-to canned wines and why they make the perfect beach bag and camping pack accessory. Cans aren’t just for beer and soda anymore. Canned wine is making a name for itself. Besides being convenient and affordable, cans offer a fun and

Wine and wings: not exactly a common mental image. But believe it or not, pairing wine and wings is a challenge we *must* take on. Why? Because it’s delicious. The only problem you’ll encounter is sticky sauce covered wine glasses. But, whomever is willing to share this level of social awkwardness with you is a

Rolling your eyes at a wine snob might not get rid of him, but it sure does feel good! And here are 50 of the most aggravating, insane, and hilarious moments we could find. Sometimes the worst wine snob is so full of themselves they can see what they had for breakfast two days ago.