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 [...]
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 [...]
Perhaps the most popular drink at the dinner table, it seems impossible that the complexities and nuances of red wine were discovered by accident. Stored fruit in ancient civilizations inevitably had to become fermented at some point, however, and naturally, this led to stumbling upon one of the greatest pleasures we know and cherish [...]
From distillery ads to old cartoons, we know that barrels play an important role in the making of our favorite spirits. But liquors like whiskey aren’t the only adult beverages that have spent time in some oak. Wood barrels also play an important part in the wine-making process, both for necessity’s sake and, nowadays, [...]
