Wine Comparison Guide Primitivo vs Zinfandel Primitivo and Zinfandel are one of the more confusing wine comparisons because they are essentially the same grape, but they do not always taste the same in the glass. Zinfandel is most closely associated … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Grenache vs Garnacha Grenache and Garnacha are the same grape, but the name on the label can still tell you something useful. Garnacha usually points you toward Spain, where the wines can feel darker, warmer, earthier, more … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Syrah vs Petite Sirah Syrah and Petite Sirah sound like they should be nearly the same wine, but they are very different in the glass. Syrah is usually more aromatic, peppery, savory, smoky, and balanced, with dark … Read More
Wine Education Guide Old World vs New World Wine Old World and New World are two of the most common terms you will hear when people start talking seriously about wine. The confusing part is that they do not refer … Read More
Bordeaux Wine Guide Left Bank vs Right Bank Bordeaux Left Bank and Right Bank Bordeaux are two of the most important terms to understand if you want to buy Bordeaux with confidence. Both sides make red blends from the classic … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Petite Sirah vs Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon are both bold red wines, but they feel very different in the glass. Petite Sirah is usually darker, inkier, denser, more tannic, and more powerful, with flavors … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Tempranillo vs Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon are both dry red wines with enough body and structure for serious food pairings, but they usually drink very differently. Tempranillo is typically more savory, earthy, leathery, tobacco-driven, and … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Tannat vs Malbec Tannat and Malbec are both bold red wines with dark fruit, body, and enough structure for serious food pairings, but they usually feel very different in the glass. Tannat is typically darker, more tannic, … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Petite Sirah vs Shiraz Petite Sirah and Shiraz sound like they should be almost the same wine, but they are not. Shiraz is another name for Syrah, while Petite Sirah is usually Durif, a different grape that … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Grüner Veltliner vs Riesling Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are two crisp white wines that can look similar on paper because both are refreshing, high-acid, food-friendly, and great with lighter dishes. But they usually feel very different in … Read More