Pinot Blancwine is produced from the grape variety of the same name. The grape is referred to as Pinot Bianco in Italy, where it thrives in the northeast of the country. In Austria, where the variety excels as well, it is referred to as Weissburgunder. In Canada, where it's typically...
Pinot noir is a type of wine grape and a style ofred winethat is typically light to medium-bodied, fruit-forward, and relatively low alcohol compared to other red wines. Originally fromBurgundy, the pinot noir grape is notoriously hard to grow. Known as "red Burgundy" in France, the grap...
The kitchen seems bigger than it was this morning, the breakfast bar stools painfully empty, Alice’s cereal bowl in the sink; I might keep it there for a few days. Opening the fridge, I remove a Pinot Grigio, pour a glass, taking it outside with a jar of olives. A breeze is rust...
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Traditionally, the wines ofFriuli, Slovenia (just over the border) and Georgia have led the way for orange wine producers, but the style is seen across a breadth of international wine regions, albeit in relatively small volume. There are practitioners in the Loire Valley, Savoie,Languedoc-Roussi...
Full bodied wines are often considered the antithesis to a light bodied wine. While a light bodied wine is easy to drink and pairs well with a variety of foods, a full bodied wine is a little heavier with bold tasting notes, complex flavors, and a powerful aroma. These wines are typicall...
"Pinot Grigio only stays for a few hours in the press, as its color comes from concentration," he explains, noting that more than 12-24 hours of skin contact would leave the wine too heavy and bitter. For Venica, monitoring skin contact is key. "Too much maceration would exacerbate the...
Pinot Noir: This light- to medium-bodied wine has bright acidity and complex flavors of tart red fruits, florals, tea, spice, and earthy characteristics. It is a beloved wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with a range of foods, including seafood. Syrah: Full-bodied and packed with...
Here’s everything to know about Super Tuscans and why they’ve managed to captivate the imaginations and taste buds of drinkers in the know. What Is a Super Tuscan Wine? Unsurprisingly, Super Tuscans hail from Tuscany. Most are “blends of Sangiovese and international varietals, like Caberne...
What Does ‘Bitter’ Mean in Wine? By Lia Picard Illustration by Alyssa Nassner One of the five basic taste profiles, bitter is defined as being sharp, unsweet and pungent. But what about bitterness in wine? What does it mean for wine to be bitter, and could it be a good thing?