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Think You Know Chardonnay? These Unexpected Regions Will Change Your Mind
Chardonnay is grown on nearly every continent in the world. It’s the world’s most widely planted white wine grape for several reasons: It thrives in a range of climates, it deftly expresses characteristics of the terroir it’s grown in, and it’s amenable to a wide range of winemaking styles. Despite its distinctly international nature, when people in the U.S. think of Ch...
Think You Know Chardonnay? These Unexpected Regions Will Change Your Mind
Chardonnay is grown on nearly every continent in the world. It’s the world’s most widely planted white wine grape for several reasons: It thrives in a range of climates, it deftly expresses characteristics of the terroir it’s grown in, and it’s amenable to a wide range of winemaking styles. Despite its distinctly international nature, when people in the U.S. think of Ch...
Think You Know Chardonnay? These Unexpected Regions Will Change Your Mind
Chardonnay is grown on nearly every continent in the world. It’s the world’s most widely planted white wine grape for several reasons: It thrives in a range of climates, it deftly expresses characteristics of the terroir it’s grown in, and it’s amenable to a wide range of winemaking styles. Despite its distinctly international nature, when people in the U.S. think of Ch...
The Enduring Brilliance of 2021 Brunello
The newly released offerings of Brunello di Montalcino from the 2021 vintage mark the third consecutive year of excellence for this iconic wine, following the powerfully structured 2019s and the elegantly styled examples of the 2020 vintage. While most examples of Brunello di Montalcino are blends of numerous vineyards, sometimes from widespread locales, there are a handful of ...
The 7 Best Wines to Pair with Steak
When we ask friends what wine they would pair with a steak, their obvious answer is red. But what might not be as obvious is that not all red wines pair perfectly with steak. There’s a bit of basic chemistry involved when choosing the right wine. Tannins, which are compounds in wine present in grape seeds, grape skins, and oak barrels offer a drying or astringent quality on t...
Why This Prestige Rosé Champagne Is One to Splurge On
Taittinger’s prestige cuvée Comtes de Champagne, made from 100% Chardonnay, is one of the region’s most recognizable wines. Lesser spotted, though, is its pink cousin. The newly released 2012, however, is one of its most impressive vintages.
How To Choose the Perfect Wine for Every Stage of Love
From the first date to the proposal, you can raise a glass to every phase of your love journey this Valentine’s Day. Regine T. Rousseau, founder of Shall We Wine joined us to share how to choose the perfect wine for every stage of love.
7 Outstanding Rosé Champagnes to Pop This Valentine’s Day
It’s been a long, cold winter so far and Valentine’s Day is the one wine holiday we have to look forward during the calendar’s shortest month. And what better way to celebrate with someone special than to delight your palate with some pink bubbly and its flavors of citrus peel, strawberry, red raspberry, just baked brioche, and white flowers. This Valentine’s Day we tas...
A Future Carved in Wood
Nearing five decades since Sequoia Grove’s founding in 1979, this well-known estate-focused brand has only increased its commitment to individuality in terms of both style and terroir rather than going down the path of uniformity. Sommeliers will love the fact that the most recent vintages of Sequoia Grove’s wines are more acid-driven and perceptively restrained i...
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Cocktail
As January comes to a close, we turn our collective head towards the next holiday. This time, it’s one for the romantics out there. That’s right, we’re entering the territory of heartfelt gifts and Valentine’s Day cocktails. And by gifts, we don’t necessarily mean stuff. A well-penned letter can do the trick. Or even a thoughtful gesture. But if you are thinking about...
