Go big or go home. This is the “America” portrayed in our media. Risk-takers, visionaries, scrappy dreamers building empires, unabashed displays of prosperity. Big houses, big cars, big companies, big wines… Does the stereotype still hold true for California…
How would you react if you walked into a restaurant tomorrow and the menu read like this: Hare & leek, Smith Farm, Little Valley, 2024 You would know that you were being offered a dish of rabbit and leeks.…
Last month in Montréal, an important event took place. Hundreds from the global wine trade gathered, in-person and online, to discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry. The two-day Tasting Climate Change conference saw renowned experts from around…
Montepulciano is the second most planted red grape variety in Italy. It thrives in the mountainous region of Abruzzo. While the Montepulicano d’Abruzzo DOC is one of the most productive appellations in the country, the region remains little known…
A guide to the major sparking wine styles to help you find the best bubblies for your holiday gatherings! Discover the flavours of Cava, Prosecco, Crémant, Pét Nat, Champagne, and more! …
How much would you pay for a bottle of wine? It is a question that avid wine enthusiasts get asked all the time. And it isn’t an easy one to answer. After all, the notion of worth is deeply…
The wines of Vinho Verde have dramatically in style over the past century, from rustic red grapes grown around corn fields, to light spritzy white blends, and now a new wave of premium still mono varietals.…
Italy's native grape varieties are its wine idustry's greatest strength. They are an important part of the cultural fabric, a fantastic point of differentiation against the monotony of international grapes, and a formidable tool in the fight against climate…
Low alcohol wine is becoming more popular as people strive to make healthier lifestyle choices. But…what actually are low alcohol wines? How is it made? What does lower alcohol wine taste like? Where can I find the best low…
Why are some wines aged in oak barrels? Wine ageing in oak can benefit certain wine styles; integrating flavours, softening tannins, and adding complexity. What is an oaked wine? How is wine aged? What is the difference between French…