Learn an advanced but easy-to-learn technique on how to taste wine. These 4 steps will help you identify a wine's unique flavors.
The wine is called Pinot Grigio in Italy, where it is made in a leaner style with crisp acidity. Long an important wine in Alsace, fine Pinot Gris is also made in Germany (where it's labeled Grauburgunder) and California and Oregon (where it may be labeled as either Pinot Gris or ...
Neighborhood 2022 Dawn Orange Wine-White Blend (Central Coast) This is not technically a rosé, but the blend of 75% Pinot Grigio and 25% Chardonnay is a pinkish hue in the bottle, offering joyous aromas of cherry creamsicle and tangerine spray on the inviting nose. The palate grips with ...
Marco Belgarbo, sommelier atCasa Angelinain Praiano,Italy, oversees a wine cellar with over 1,500 labels. He has done blind-folded triple blind tastings, including ones set up byAntinoriandGaja, and has found them to be invaluable, if not humbling. “Not knowing the wine’s origin, produ...
You might not enjoy every wine you try, and that’s O.K. Start to expand your palate by sampling more fruit-forward wines with less residual sugar. That missing sweetness will be very noticeable at first, but keep an open mind. Focus on the fruit. Do youtasteberries? Plums? Green appl...
And let’s be honest, has anyone ever said, “Oh no, not another bottle of wine!” Sounds great! Let’s start with your first wines. What are they and who are they for? The St. Regis Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are perfect for your psychiatrist, bartender or whomever is giving ...
Wine Grapes This variety has different and distinctive flavors. Examples:Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petite Syrah, Pinot Gris (aka Pinot Grigio), Primitivo, Riesling, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel ...
Try a classic Chianti in Tuscany, aValpolicella in Veneto, a Nero d’Avola in Sicily and a Pinot Grigio or other white wine in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. For more, don’t miss ournon-stuffy traveler’s guide to Italian wines. More wine, please!
How Long Does White Wine Last After Opening? Light-Bodied White Opened light-bodied white wines, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, can last for 2 days when stored in the refrigerator with a cork. These are usually pretty delicate wines and changes can sometimes be noticeable after ...
Embarking on the journey of opening a wine bar can be as exciting as it is daunting. Still, one of the first and most critical steps involves identifying