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Valpolicella is a famous wine region in Verona, Italy, home to a renowned red wine that is also called Valpolicella. While it appears in a few different styles, the standard Valpolicella is an easy-drinking red blend, made up of 3 … Read More

Mencia is a rare red wine varietal, exclusively planted in Spain and Portugal – more specifically, it is mostly cultivated in the northeastern corner of the Iberian peninsula, in the regions of Galicia and Dão. Mencia wines are characterized by … Read More

Gamay is a red wine varietal, originating from Burgundy in France, but also frequently grown in the Loire Valley. It’s commonly associated with the Burgundy appellation of Beaujolais, so much so that the names “Beaujolais” and “Gamay” have become almost … Read More

Of all the famous names in the world of wine, none holds more weight than Champagne. It’s synonymous with celebration and is usually only brought out on the biggest occasions. Part of the appeal is its exclusivity. Champagne must be … Read More

Carménère is one of the classic Bordeaux blending grapes, typically used to add color to a red blend. It’s not massively popular in its home region, comprising just a few hundred acres of vineyards. There are significant plantings in regions … Read More

Carignan is a red grape varietal that originates from Spain, but is better known in the south of France. For a long time, it had a bit of a bad reputation as a thin, workhorse wine. This was mostly due … Read More

Albariño is a white wine grape, primarily grown in the northwest corner of the Iberian peninsula, in Portugal and Galicia. The two most prominent regions that make Albariño wine are Vinho Verde and Rías Baixas.  It’s typically very high in … Read More

When you think of all-inclusive resorts, images of bottomless margaritas and pina coladas probably come to mind, but what about wine? Today, wine has become more than just a luxury for the wealthy and as new generations discover the joys … Read More

Bobal has long been the second most popular red grape variety in Spain. However, it remains a dark horse in the international wine scene. It is native to Valencia, a region in South-East Spain that’s known for extremely high temperatures … Read More

Petite Sirah, neither ‘Petite’ nor ‘Syrah’, is a grape that produces inky-purple wines with full body, high tannins and high acidity. On the nose, heady aromas of juicy blueberries, rich dark chocolate and spicy black pepper intoxicate your senses.  First … Read More