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Vague Wine Tasting Terms and What They Really Mean From freshly cut hose to tennis balls, the wine world has always been full of colorful tasting terms. But not all tasting notes are equal. Here are seven commonly used but incredibly vague wine terms and what they really mean. -
The New Sparkling Wines of the Northeast La Crescent, Cayuga, Brianna and Marquette might be lesser-known varieties, but many producers in the Northeast are embracing these hardy grapes to make exceptional sparklers. -
How to Plan Wine for Your Wedding Wedding planning is hard work. Drinking wine shouldn't be. We talk to an expert on how to best navigate wine for your wedding, from selections to budget and day-of logistics. Here's your guide to creating the perfect day. -
The Beginner's Guide to Natural Wine The natural wine movement gains in popularity by the day, but what really makes a wine natural? With shifting definitions and no official standards, confusion can abound. We take a deep look at all things "natty wine" for your complete guide to this exciting category. -
Bordeaux 2017 Vintage: First Impressions at En Primeur It's En Primeur week in Bordeaux and the barrel tastings have begun. Our European Editor, Roger Voss, discusses his first impressions of the frost-bitten 2017 vintage. -
Why Unpopularity Suits California's Viognier While it's not often sought after, Viognier's obscurity might be what saved this mountain-grown grape, as it's only winemakers who truly love it that continue to produce it. -
What Does it Mean When the Same Grape has Different Names? What’s really the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris? Syrah and Shiraz? Zinfandel and Primitivo? While these may be the same grape varieties with different names, local terroir can change their flavor more than you think. Learn how it works. -
Why Côtes de Bordeaux Should be Your Go-To French Wine Côtes de Bordeaux, a lesser-known hilly area, features five distinct regions that produce great, affordable, wines. From oaked whites to accessible, ageable reds, underappreciated designations like Castillon and Sainte-Foy are your next best bet for French wine. -
What Does Your Bottle Really Say About the Wine? We spend a lot of time talking about the stuff inside wine bottles. But can the bottle itself, from its shape to color of the glass, tell you more about what you're drinking? We go deeper than a punt into what's behind your wine bottle. -
Jo Ahearne is Putting Wines from Hvar, Croatia on the Map On the island of Hvar off the coast of Croatia, English-born Master of Wine Jo Ahearne is using indigenous grapes to craft natural wines for her namesake winery. Find out the allure of this small outpost on the Adriatic.