WINE BASICS

A collection of articles exploring introductory concepts along with some interesting historical details about wine

Petite Sirah

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Wine in the Spotlight: Petit Sirah

Arguably the grape grown in the United States that packs the most polyphenols.

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Noble Grapes

The grape has a long rich history, but a handful of grapes have established themselves in multiple geographies. So noble.

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Organic, Biological, Biodynamic & Natural Wines

These terms are popping up more and more which is a good thing. But, what does it really mean for your wine?

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UNESCO Vines

UNESCO destinations are sure to please. Combine UNESCO World Heritage with wine and…need we say more. Beautiful vistas, history, and supple sips of wine.

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Wine Faults

You open that bottle you can’t wait to get into…but something is wrong. We review the most commonly encountered wine faults.

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Northern Hemisphere Harvests

Can’t get away this year? Here’s your virtual tour of some of the best grape harvest festivals the Northern Hemisphere has to offer.

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Grape in the Spotlight: Sagrantino

When it comes to polyphenols in wines, this is the grape you need to know about.