Types of Wine

Syrah features a delicious spicy flavor with aromas of plum, blackberry, and blueberry, with medium acidity and medium to high tannin levels. Vanilla, herbs, and smoke are also apparent. It’s a black, full-bodied purple wine with a wide range of … Read More

Cabernet Franc, also called Cab Franc, is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon but with less tannin. This wine is increasing in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. It also has a fruity and peppery aroma. This French grape … Read More

Riesling is a wonderful wine that is built for pairing with food. However, it is a wine that is unlike most other wines because it can range from very dry to very sweet and even sparkling. That can make it … Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most popular type of wine in the world, and for good reason. There are thousands of different types of Cabernet Sauvignon. The type of cab you have may also dictate which food would pair best with … Read More

A large portion of Tempranillo production occurs in Spain, and the rest are in Australia, Argentina, Portugal, and the United States. The grape is grown in Spain and is a popular ingredient in Rioja and Syrah, but it’s also used … Read More

Opening a bottle of Malbec is like driving on a road less traveled. Although Malbec is a delicious wine, it’s not as popular as Pinot Noir or Merlot.  Malbec wines are produced from a small purple grape variety with thick … Read More

Bordeaux wines came from Bordeaux, France. Even though this region produces red and white wines, many people associate Bordeaux with reds. And over 90% of these red wines are made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bordeaux red … Read More

Zinfandel is said to be an ancient wine with a fascinating past. Some would question if it is an American grape or rather a famous grape wine of Italy called the Primitivo. With their almost similar characteristics, both wines are … Read More

Almost as long as people have been drinking wine, people have been classifying it. Some 2000 years ago, Romans wrote about their wines, and in the middle ages there were various systems of classification. More recently, the Classifications of Bordeaux … Read More

Burgundy’s vineyards are classified into 4 categories. They start with wide regional areas, move up to smaller municipalities, then to specific premier cru and Grand Cru vineyards. The Appellations Régionales (Regional Appellations) are the most generic, show a wide general … Read More