Sonoma County: California’s Answer to Burgundy
Your guide to California's most underrated wine region (spoiler: it's giving Burgundy vibes)
Thinking About Drinking
Thinking About Drinking
Category Pinot Noir
Loire Valley Wines: Complete Guide to France’s Most Elegant Wine Region
Spanning from the central heartland of France to the Atlantic, the Loire Valley isn’t just one region—it’s many. Along its winding river, the climate, soils, and grapes shift dramatically, giving rise to everything from nervy Sauvignon Blanc to golden Chenin to the most oyster-ready wine in France.
What’s the Difference Between a Grape and a Varietal?
One of the most common questions I get is: What’s the difference between a grape and a varietal? Spoiler: they’re related, but not quite the same.
Côte (de Nuits) to Côte (de Beaune): Exploring Burgundy
If Bordeaux is the bold, structured power suit of French wine, Burgundy is its effortlessly chic silk blouse—elegant, a little bit delicate, and easy to dress up or down. Before the designer labels and cult followings, Burgundy’s wine story was…
Willamette You Be Mine? A Walk Through Oregon Wine Country
The Willamette Valley is lush and dreamy, and it’s quietly turning out some of the most gorgeous wines in the country. If you love Pinot Noir, you've probably already had a Willamette moment. Still, this valley has lots more to offer—think delicate whites, cool-climate growing, and some seriously passionate producers doing beautiful things.