There’s something special about wine. Whether you’re ending the workday with a glass of Chianti while you cook or sipping crisp Chardonnay in your favorite restaurant, the mere act of opening the bottle lends a sense of celebration. To determine which types of wine are most popular by state – from Merlot to Malbec, Sauvignon […]
Perhaps one of the biggest wine trends we continue to see is happening on the outside of the bottle. Winemakers are paying increasing attention to that little piece of paper. More and more frequently we are starting to see wineries that are working in partnership with graphic designers, artists, and photographers to create dynamic and compelling label […]
Everywhere from high-end wine shops to supermarkets, red blends are suddenly white-hot. But what are they, exactly? Here’s a question that may not have occurred to you before: When is a wine like a burrito? The answer, as I recently discovered, becomes clear when you’re making one—specifically, a red blend. Let me define the term. […]
2018 Wine Trend Watch: Wines to try in the New Year What is on the horizon for 2018 wine trends? Let’s take a look at which trends will open up, breath, and come to maturity in the upcoming year. Red Blends Reach New Heights The red blend market is wide open. Often credited to an […]