Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Madeline with two glasses of Cabernet Franc

December 6th, 2018

New World vs. Old World: Cabernet Franc Face-Off

Cabernet Franc may call France its home, but can we make great wines elsewhere? Lets dig into the dirt on Cabernet Franc and where it grows best.

November 9th, 2017

All About Tempranillo Wine in Just About Two Minutes

Read on for recommendations, flavor profiles, and Tempranillo wine facts that define the special nature of this wine variety.

November 7th, 2017

5 Merlot Wine Facts

Its been over 15 years since Sideways came out. Is that long enough? Here are 5 Merlot wine facts that will get you into the good stuff.

May 30th, 2017

11 Red Summer Wines You’ve Never Heard Of

Find out what qualities define the best summer wines and learn about several lesser-known red wine varieties that pair excellently with the summer heat.

April 3rd, 2017

Featured Wine: Nebbiolo

Several tips on finding a great bottle of Nebbiolo wine. Particularly from the lessor known regions which offer the best value.

March 7th, 2017

10 Cool Things to Know About Carménère Wine

Here are 10 drinking facts about Carménère wine that will help you get the most out of each sip.

November 11th, 2016

Move Over Malbec, Bonarda is Argentina’s Next Red

Bonarda is a stealthy red wine option from Argentina that we think is going to make a big splash in coming years. Find out more this delightful red wine and why you might even prefer it to Malbec.

Priorat DOP wine region Map by DOQPriorat.org

April 11th, 2016

In Search of the Best Wines from Priorat

Find out what makes Priorat’s wines so unique, and what to look for when seeking out a great bottle. This famous red wine region is located just outside of Barcelona in Northeast Spain.

March 21st, 2016

Carménère (“car-men-nair”) is a medium-bodied red wine that originated in Bordeaux, France and now grows almost only in Chile. The wine was saved from extinction when it was mistakenly identified as Merlot and transplanted…