Merlot is one of those grape varieties that is very much under appreciated. The movie “Sideways” hurt Merlot sales tremendously and many winemakers stopped making it throughout the 2000s. Fast forward to 2020 and we see that Merlot has made…
Weekly Wine Series – Gamay
I’m back with another Weekly Wine Series! This week, we are talking all about Gamay. This might not be a grape varietal you are super familiar with because it is typically grown in France in the Beaujolais region. If you’ve…
Weekly Wine Series – Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is one of those varietals that I’ve always been a little unsure of. It’s not a wine I typically order out, and I hardly ever purchase it at the grocery store. So, why would I feature this wine…
Weekly Wine Series – Rosé
There’s nothing better than sipping on a chilled bottle of rosé during the summer months. Am I right? Surprisingly, I didn’t start drinking rosé until a couple years ago because I thought all rosé was sweet. Boy was I wrong!…
Weekly Wine Series – Pinot Noir
If someone were to ask me what my favorite kind of wine is, I would say Pinot Noir. I find Pinot Noir to be very delicate and silky. Several of the wines I’ve tried are easy drinking and pair nicely…
Weekly Wine Series – Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a really interesting grape varietal because it’s extremely easy to grow and can thrive in a wide variety of climates. Chardonnay can take on many different characteristics, and there are several different winemaking techniques and methods used to…
Weekly Wine Series – Sangiovese
After our trip to Italy last year, I quickly became obsessed with Sangiovese and all of the different wines we tried. Sangiovese is easy drinking and pairs nicely with almost any type of food. I love that there are so…
Weekly Wine Series – Sparkling Wine and Champagne
Sparkling Wine and Champagne is always a crowd favorite. It’s great for celebrations, brunch and it pairs with almost any type of food. Sparkling wine has become more and more popular over the years, and more wineries are starting to…