Sonoma County: California’s Answer to Burgundy
Your guide to California's most underrated wine region (spoiler: it's giving Burgundy vibes)
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Thinking About Drinking
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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.
Uruguay in a Glass: Alto de la Ballena at Grand Cata, La Cosecha
Tucked into the lively La Cosecha market in D.C.’s Union Market District, Grand Cata is a small but mighty portal into wine from South America (and beyond). With curated selections from Argentina to the Canary Islands, and a heart for…
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.
Vintage Vines, Vintage Vibes: The Rhône Valley
Rhône Valley wines bring depth and diversity without shouting for attention. Think Chloë Sevigny: stylish without trying, and the kind of cool that can’t be manufactured.
Mermaid Wine: A Guide to Salty Wine
If you’ve ever taken a sip of wine and thought wait, is that… salt?, you’re not imagining it. Saline (or salty) notes can show up in certain wines, adding a savory, mouthwatering edge that makes them incredibly food-friendly and a…
Tacos and…Wine? Celebrating Mexican Wine on Cinco de Mayo
When you think of Cinco de Mayo, odds are your mind goes straight to tacos, margaritas, and mariachi music. But there’s another reason to raise a glass today—Mexico’s vibrant and growing wine scene.
A Bouquet in a Bottle: Meet Gewürztraminer
Meet Gewürztraminer—the floral wine with a name that sounds like a sneeze (from all the sweet florals packed into her nose) and a personality that wears florals, glitter, and loads of perfume. If you haven’t tried this fragrant white yet, it’s time to try her on.
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…