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As you start learning more about wine, you may hear people reference ‘new world’ and ‘old world’ wines, but what do those terms really mean? While one is not better than the other, there are some distinct differences between the … Read More

Bordeaux is quite possibly the most well-known wine region in the world. At almost 120,000 hectares, it is also the largest. The region was first cultivated by the Ancient Romans in the 1600’s and today there are 7,500 wine-makers in … Read More

Grenache and Garnacha are the French and Spanish names for a red grape varietal, which in this article, we will simply call Grenache. It has become a staple of the Rhone, but is believed to have originated in northern Spain, … Read More

Petit Verdot is one of the grapes used in classic Bordeaux red blends. Oddly, it often fails to ripen fully in its home region, which has led to it falling out of popularity and the name, which means “Little green”. … Read More

Similarities of Petite Sirah & Cabernet Sauvignon Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon are both full-bodied wines made from robust grapes. They both originate in France but have become even more popular in California. In other words, they are well worth … Read More

Similarities of Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon are red grape varietals, originating from Spain and France respectively. They form the basis for some of the best red wines in the world, including Rioja wines from the north … Read More

Similarities of Tannat & Malbec Tannat and Malbec are both red grape varietals that remain relatively underappreciated in their home countries of France while enjoying great success in the more extreme climates of South America.  Both of these wines are … Read More

Similarities of Rioja & Tempranillo Rioja and Tempranillo are two names that are readily associated with Spain. Tempranillo is a red grape varietal, while Rioja is the name of a famous wine and wine region. Rioja is considered to be … Read More

Similarities of Petite Sirah & Shiraz Petite Sirah and Shiraz are both full-bodied and bold red wines with their origins in France. Both of these varietals are also popular in the New World. Shiraz is the Australian name for the … Read More

Similarities of Merlot & Burgundy Merlot is a red grape varietal from the Bordeaux region of France, and when we talk about “red Burgundy”, it usually refers to wine that is made from 100% Pinot Noir, within the grapes’ home … Read More