Geographically vast, it is no surprise that Argentina has more land dedicated to wine growing than any other country in South America. What is surprising, though, is that Argentina is the fifth largest producer of wine worldwide, making this relative newcomer to the industry...

The Loire Valley in France may not be quite as famous as its grape-growing neighbors Bordeaux, Champagne, and Burgundy, but that doesn’t mean its wines are any less revered around the world. The Loire Valley is the westernmost wine region in France and it encompasses...

If it seems like the topic of grape names is unnecessarily complex, take heart, you are not alone! Even folks in the wine industry sometimes grumble at the numerous designations given to one single grape variety. Although it may appear that wine snobs relish...

Though it has a relatively short, five-decade tenure of serious commercial wine growing that comprises just 1% of the US’s wine market, the state of Oregon has solidified a well-deserved reputation for producing world-class wines. This is quite an accomplishment for a wine industry...

Trentino-Alto Adige is a powerhouse wine region with a dual identity. While most grape growing areas celebrate homogeneity and common characteristics in their wines, here the two distinct co-existing personalities of these close neighbors dovetail nicely. The province of Trentino is firmly planted in...

Greetings fellow wine drinkers. I have enjoyed spending time with our seasonal and European guests, talking about their cultures and, of course, their favorite wines. While sitting down with some of them we all came to one simple conclusion. One country, in particular, is...