whole cluster fermentation is when you process whole, intact clusters of grapes together, stems and all! All the berries are tossed in, along with the stems, and pressed together.
Read MoreTo put it short, a Vin de soif is a wine for the throat, not the head. Its thirst quenching, and easy to drink. But why do we need this term anyway?
Read MoreThere is something darker stirring in different corners of the world, adding a new layer of soul, complexity, and a whole different character to the bright and refreshing wines of the summer.
Read MoreSo I am breaking my own tradition here by doing a bottle review. Screw traditions. I'm just going to go out and say that you have to get your hands on some Cieliegiolo from Keep Wines. Here's why...
Read MoreWe could talk endlessly about how knowing where your wine comes from, and how its grown, but most of us will never understand the nuances. Thankfully we have Martha Stoumen who’s dedication to understanding how grapes are grown are the starting point for her glorious craft wines that are as hot as the climate they grow in. And that's really freaking hot!
Read MoreSometimes you get a term that just makes perfect sense and just works. Its easy to understand, but cool to say, and allows you to sum up everything you want in a wine in two French-like words that just roll off the tongue. That magical term is "glou glou," a term that captures everything we want in wine right now.
Read MoreAfter a long, long day of extensive research for photoshoots, I found myself with one thing on my mind. I need a damn good bottle of wine! But not just any wine, I need something out of this world, something awesome. For some reason, I could not get the thought out of my head that I needed a bottle of something by Frank Cornelissen
Read MoreThere are reasons that places like California, South Africa, and the Mediterranean are pumping out such amazing wines, because there warmer climates are making for some killer wines that are full of energy and fun vibes. It’s time to give hot climate wines a closer look.
Read MoreOnce you go off the beaten path you find a whole world of amazing wines that tell you a much deeper story of wine in California.
Read MoreChenin Blanc is a wine with a serious edge, attitude, and killer style. It is the white wine equivalent of Atomic Blonde!
Read MoreField blend wines are made from grapes that have been grown together, as the name would suggest, in the same field. Field blend wines are dope!
Read MoreThere is a big, bad ass Italian red wine that is about to blow all of those other full-bodied red wines away. Nero D'Avola is Sicily's answer to rich, big, spicy red wines that consume your heart and leave you super happy.
Read MoreOne thing I have noticed from winemakers to wine writers, and now wine drinkers, seems to be that everybody is hot for cool climate wines. So why is everybody talking about cooler climates? And what does it do for me?
Read MoreOh Spring, where have you been! It feels like we have been waiting so long to see the flowers bloom and the birds sing. The air is filled with endless possibilities, good vibes, and just a hint of floral driven allergies. Spring just also feels like the perfect season for drinking irresistable red wines from all over the body spectrum.
Read MoreYes Rose is awesome, but its time you stepped up our Rose game this spring. Here's how.
Read MoreThe time is right for wineries for to start embracing the term "craft wine." With everything happening in the drinks business, the general shift in consumer tastes, and the cultural shift as a whole, embracing the moniker of a craft winery is a perfect opportunity for small wineries to set themselves apart from the big brands, and big companies who dominate the industry. So what are we waiting for, and why is this not a thing?
Read MoreSimply put any unfined and unfiltered wine is a wine that has not gone through fining and filtration. The result is often a wine that looks cloudy as opposed to a translucent liquid we often associate it with. But does that mean it is any better? Or is this just a hot trend in natural wine?
Read MoreHave you ever sat and thought about what are the simple pleasures that keep your spirits lifted? To me one of life's greatest simple pleasures is to drink craft wine from some of the small wineries across America.
Read MoreLet's all agree that in 2018 we need to drink more Riesling, enjoy more Riesling, and finally give this wine the credit it deserves!
Read MoreThere is no better accompaniment, no better pairing for your spring flings than a glorious, aromatic white wine. What could be better for the bright, floral aromas of the day than a bright, floral white wine?
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