The Wine of Portugal As with many of the wine regions we’ve discussed on the blog before, Portugal is interesting for many reasons. To some oenophiles, you already know the region as a fantastic producer of various types of wine. Others might be surprised to learn that Portugal has much more to offer [...]
There’s a lot to love about New Zealand. For starters, some of our favorite fantasy movies were shot within the country’s wilderness. It was also the first country to pass women’s suffrage. Every morning, it’s also the first country to see the sun peak over the horizon. New Zealanders have big birds and even [...]
The Wine of Chile Many famous wine regions of the world draw from a rich and ancient history of winemaking, and others among popular regions are fairly recent in their blossoming. It’s the more recent additions that often challenge longstanding champions in the industry. Winemaking in Chile falls somewhere in the middle. Chile [...]
The Wine of China We’ve explored quite a few winemaking regions that stand out in many different ways, from unexpected terrains to names we don’t expect to see on a wine regions list. One thing that all these regions have had in common, however, is that they’re relatively small. They appear especially so [...]
Exploring the different wine regions of the world will lead you down one of two contrasting paths. The more traditional path will show you regions that have been meticulously involved with their vineyards and winemaking traditions for thousands of years. Many of these regions that come to mind are the popular regions spread throughout [...]
When we talk about the different winemaking regions of the world, there are plenty of names that everyone comes to expect…then, there are the names that catch us off guard. With a tradition as old as winemaking, though, it isn’t difficult to imagine that you’ll be able to find roots (quite literally) in every [...]
When we take a moment to think of the great wine regions of the world, our thoughts invariably wander towards Europe. France, Italy and Spain are the power players when it comes to the world’s most popular wine regions, and for good reason. From traditionally crafted and bottled Champagne coming out of France to [...]
Big celebration? Bring out the bubbly! It’s universally known that champagne (and sparkling wine in general) are the centerpieces for special events, but what makes these bottles so special in the first place? The truth of the matter is that these wines, as crisp and easy-to-drink as they are, result from quite the technical [...]
The more we look into both the history of wine and the art of winemaking, the clearer it gets that there are more than a few reasons why some bottles of wine accumulate not only a hefty price tag, but also a hefty amount of prestige! From folkloric discovery to careful and precise scientific [...]
From the vineyard to the bottle, wine production is a lengthy and nuanced process with plenty of subtleties that shape the gamut of the colors and flavors we know and adore. Decisions made at every step of the process can determine not only the quality of the final product, but also what it will [...]
