Shakespeare’s infamous quote, “That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet,” may be beautiful and inspiring. But, it is a good thing Shakespeare hails from England because in France they are a slight bit more particular about names. Sparkling wines are produced in...

With the summer heat upon us and the “Rosé All Day” promotion in full force, it seems fitting to discuss a very common yet misunderstood category of wines. Clearly, rosé suffers from nothing more than an erroneous negative reputation because when speaking to folks...

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...

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...

Welcome to the second half of “It’s All Your Fault.” In last month’s article, we discussed the definitions of wine flaws versus wine faults and the tragically common defect in wine known as ‘cork taint.’ Now, we are ready to delve into some other...