Most wine drinkers have had the disappointing experience of popping open an intensely anticipated bottle of wine to discover the contents had transformed into a putrid vinegary elixir. While that is an extreme example, even the most casual drinkers have likely endured the unpleasantness...

As the summer barbecue season parades forward in full glory, it seems fitting to take note of the history of one of the most food-friendly grape varietals that complement the savory flavors dominating grilled fare – Malbec. Arguably one of the most popular sought-after...

Every kindergartner enthusiastically learns the contrarian counterpart of a sweet piece of candy is a sour, lip puckering lemon. And a handful of dry, unbuttered popcorn can be relieved with a refreshing glass of water. Those lessons tend to stick with us throughout life...

A number of indigenous white grapes call the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula home. But there is one variety that has been making quite a name for itself outside its native land recently. This rising star in the winegrowing community is Albariño.  This...

Most casual wine drinkers associate Sherry as the drink of choice for the comically pompous Crane brothers from the 90s sitcom “Frasier.” But, truth be told, Sherry has a far more illustrious history that is often overlooked due to its decline in commercial popularity...

A heavyweight contender in the wine industry, Spain is the world’s third largest producer of wine. While the names of some of Spain’s more prominent wine regions are not as easily recognized as those of France or Italy, you’d be hard-pressed to find even...