Similarities of Cabernet Franc & Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir are both world-famous French red grape varietals. If you like wines that are on the fruity, nuanced and light side, they are excellent varietals to try out. They … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Cabernet Franc vs Merlot Cabernet Franc and Merlot are closely connected red wine grapes, especially in Bordeaux, but they usually drink very differently. Cabernet Franc is typically more savory, herbal, peppery, aromatic, and structured, with flavors of … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Barbaresco vs Barolo Barbaresco and Barolo are two of Italy’s most famous red wines, and both are made from Nebbiolo in Piedmont. That is why they can look similar on a wine list, but they usually drink … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Riesling vs Pinot Grigio Riesling and Pinot Grigio are two of the most common white wines people reach for when they want something crisp, refreshing, and easy to drink. But they are not interchangeable. Pinot Grigio is … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are two of the most popular dry white wines because both are crisp, refreshing, easy to find, and usually best served cold. But they do not taste … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Sauvignon Blanc vs Riesling Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are both crisp, refreshing white wines with enough acidity to wake up a meal, but they usually taste very different. Sauvignon Blanc is typically dry, zesty, citrusy, grassy, herbal, … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Pinot Noir vs Syrah / Shiraz Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz are both popular red wines, but they sit in very different places on the red wine spectrum. Pinot Noir is usually lighter, silkier, more delicate, lower in … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Chardonnay vs Pinot Grigio Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are two of the most popular white wines, but they usually appeal to different situations. Pinot Grigio is typically light, dry, crisp, clean, and simple, with flavors like lemon, … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are two of the most popular white wines in the world, but they usually appeal to different drinkers and different meals. Chardonnay is typically fuller-bodied, rounder, and more textured, … Read More
Wine Comparison Guide Merlot vs Syrah / Shiraz Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz are both popular red wines, but they usually appeal to different drinkers and different meals. Merlot is typically softer, smoother, rounder, and more approachable, with flavors like plum, black … Read More