Pinot Blanc wine is produced in a range of styles, and in many countries around the world. As a result, there is likely to be a Pinot Blanc that appeals to you, no matter what your personal white wine preferences may be. Unless, that is, you gravitate exclusively toward oak-driven, cr...
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Sophie Barrett, of California-based wine distributors Selection Massale, speaks specifically of her experience withSavoiewine producer, Jean-Yves Peron: "Jean-Yves Peron is a total badass, I was blown away by the complexity that skin contact brings to those Alpine varieties he makes. Jean-Yves...
You probably already know that Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are the same grape. What’s surprising is that this grayish-purple grape is also a mutation of Pinot Noir. Pinot Gris is famous for its refreshing citrus flavor and zesty acidity. Learn more about Pinot Gris wine, its taste, and ...
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Is there a difference? Discover the delightful nuances that distinguish these two beloved varietals in our engaging and informative class focused on Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio! Guided by certified Sommelier Beth Santosuosso, we will taste and discuss 6 wines that express themselves differently acro...
Outside, Rhiannon from L.A. said: "If a Chardonnay's really oaky, all I taste is butter and vanilla. I could just eat a cookie if I wanted that." But both women agreed that the wine I'd poured for them was definitely their style of wine. It was the same bottle, of course—La...
Like we've mentioned Pinot Grigio has high acidity levels and it usuallytastes less sweet than a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio is less dry and doesn't have the same oak flavors and aroma Chardonnay is known for. What is a good sweet wine for beginners?
“VA can be quite divisive,” says Alicia Towns Franken, vice president of the wine portfolio atArcher Roose. “It can be difficult to characterize a subjective fault at times, because whether something is good or bad is in the eyes of the beholder. Personally, a little can be fantastic,...
And while both red and white ones have healthy compounds, red wines are known to have more health benefits. This is because most of the good, healthy stuff is found in the skin and seeds. One major difference is that only red wine has reservatrol, known to help with cholesterol levels ...