Samantha Sette

What Does 'Chewy' Mean in Wine?

Why do some wines create an intuitive desire to chew? Learn more about this textural tasting term, and when to use it...

Summer in the Vineyard Sets the Stage for Harvest

After winter and spring, winemakers must shepherd their grapes to the finish line. Learn what happens in summer in the vineyard...

Go Here, Not There: 3 Alternative Destinations to Popular Wine Regions

Wine travel doesn't have to be expensive. Consider these three alternative regions to popular wine regions for your next wine trip...

A Pocket Guide to the Best Bar Carts, Plus How to Set up the Perfect One

Elegant, chic and spacious, these bar carts are not only perfect for storing your prized bottles but will liven up any room as well...

Set the Table with Cantina Mesa’s Standout Sardinian Wines

Where the blue sky meets the blue Mediterranean sea, and where gentle hillside slopes nurture grapevines, you’ll find Cantina Mesa, on the island of Sardinia...