What if the French wine you’re tasting has a distinctly German vibe? You’re likely drinking Gewürztraminer. This week we’re going to find out how a German grape becomes most famous in a French region. What is the Tasting Challenge? The challenge is a way to improve your wine palate each week with 34 wines from
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This month’s wine club shipment theme is “Pinot Noir Four Ways.” We’ll be tasting four Pinot Noir wines, each made in different style including rosé, red, and sparkling blanc de noirs. For a taster, this is an incredible way to learn how much winemaking affects a grape variety. Can you taste the Pinot Noir essence
When it comes to rosé, France is often the first place people think of. The ever-present, bubble-gum pink wines of Provence have seen to that. But some of the best rosé wines aren’t coming out of France. They’re coming out of Spain. Spanish Rosado is a rosé that wine lovers adore, and might just want
You can taste a red wine and suddenly discover your mouth is sizzling – that spicy red wine has a whole world of delicious, zesty compounds that light up your palate and senses. Our quick guide will help you learn about what’s making you wave a hand over your tongue, and where you can look
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon has become a real force to be reckoned with in the world of South American wine and beyond. Chile is considered an ideal place to grow many of the most popular Bordeaux-style grapes. So what are the details behind this South American refuge of Old World styles? In this final installment of
Marlborough may be known for searing Sauvignon Blanc, but the region is emerging as a world class Pinot Noir producer. Learn more about New Zealand’s rising star. Pinot territory. Southern Valleys, Marlborough. Photo Courtesy of: Kevin Judd – Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Noir Marlborough turns out vibrantly textured, intensely aromatic wines. With its explosive tropical fruit,
Argentina is brimming with delicious wines, rich history, and insight on a beautiful land. So what’s the perfect strategy to take in Argentina and expand your palate? Learn By Drinking: Argentina of course! Let your tastebuds teach you Our sense of taste is one of the most evocative and powerful tools for gaining a sense
For most of us, opening old vintage wine is a once in a lifetime experience. Here are some things we learned while opening 40 year old wine. Get ready for a few surprises! [embedded content][embedded content]The wine of the night was a 1979 Diamond Creek Cabernet, but can we open it? Opening a 40 Year
Napa Valley is one of the west’s jewels in wine making. Revered vintages and famous names dot the breath-taking landscape, and decades of delicious wines are waiting to be tasted. Learn By Drinking: Napa Valley awaits you and the journey across Northern California begins now. Your palate is the teacher Why learn from a book
This month’s wine club shipment theme is “Aging Vessels: Oak, Stainless, Concrete.” We’ll be tasting four wines that each use a different aging method to understand how aging affects wine taste. It’s a great opportunity to taste the difference in aging vessels while you taste new, intriguing wines from around the world. Available Now! Join