Every year I set a goal to try wine from as many new regions as I can - the world of wine is expansive and ever changing, and there’s always something new to learn! One of the wines I plan to drink much more of next year is Vinho Verde. These wines range from light, crisp, and refreshing to intense, complex, and round. Vinho Verde wines are incredibly food friendly and perfect to sip all year long! Let’s take a dive into the region and the grapes and get Vinho Verde on your list of 2023 must-try wines!

Over the years I've sought to answer the question, what makes wine good wine? I learned that though complex, there’s one clear answer: production size! Small producers are the heart and soul of the wine industry, and the care they put into each bottle makes all of the difference! Here are the five reasons you should drink small-batch wine instead of the mass-produced bottles on the shelves of your grocery store or wine warehouse.

To filter or not to filter, that is the question! It is believed that when left unfiltered, wines are more interesting and impressive with more character, texture, and body. On the other hand, experts argue that leaving wine unfiltered adds no detectable flavor or texture, and risks spoilage because yeast and other microbes remain in the wine in the long term.

So, you’re a red wine lover choosing a bottle for your girl’s night and you remember your friend only like whites. Or, you are completely dedicated to white wine and white wine only, and you never know which bottles to choose for date night because your partner will only drink reds. This is a very real dilemma we’ve all found ourselves in a time or two, but I’m here to help!

Barolo and Barbaresco are made from the red Nebbiolo grape, known to produce powerful, full-bodied, highly tannic (dry) wines with cherry, leather, clay, and purple floral flavors. It’s grown primarily in Italy’s Piedmont wine country, and is one of the oldest grapes in the world! Here’s a rundown of the wineries we visited in Barolo wine country:

Piedmont is a region in northwestern Italy chalk full of amazing wine regions, the most famous being Barolo and Barbaresco. Both regions focus on red wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, though Dolcetto and Barbera are also common to the region. In addition to world famous Barolo wine, the region is also known for white truffles and Nutella. Is there even a better combo?!

We all love a good rosé, but what exactly is it? How is rosé made? What type of grapes are rosé made from? Why are some rosés lighter or darker than others? And why are some sweet and others dry? I have all of the answers to your burning rosé questions!

Get to the wine shop and get stuck on which wine to buy? Tired of buying the same wine over and over and ready to branch out but not sure where to go? At the grocery store with limited options? This guide was made for you! Read on for the first steps to choosing wines you’ll love!

Since the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the surge of the coronavirus, we’ve been looking to our favorite wineries to put action behind their statements denouncing racism, promoting diversity, and providing relief for those affected by COVID-19. With this is mind, I’ve put together this list of wineries that are taking action in support of people and communities of color, coronavirus relief efforts, and other great causes like the environment and the struggling hospitality industry.

The Willamette Valley is beautiful and so unique, and they're producing some of the most delicious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the country! I loved the few days I got to spend sipping the Willamette’s signature varietals, meeting wildly talented winemakers, and learning about the story behind each vineyard, vintage, and bottle.

Stressing over what to gift your Champagne-loving friends and family for the holidays this year? Don't know which bubbles to bring to the holiday parties you’re planning to attend? I have you covered! This Sparkling Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift for all of the sparkling lovers on your list!

What exactly is sparkling wine? How it is made? What’s the difference between champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and sparkling wine? Read on for a rundown of each of the different types of sparkling wine!

A day of wine tasting out at the vineyards is always such a treat, so you have to be sure to make the most of it! Read on for tips on how to curate the perfect day of wine tasting.

What is it, exactly, that makes red wine red? What distinguishes red wine from white wine? The answers are pretty simple in most cases, (but there are some exceptions,) and generally speaking, are based on key differences in two areas: 1. grape type and 2. the fermentation and aging process.

Let’s dive into defining a sommelier, learning what exactly a sommelier does, and how to become a sommelier!