WineWorld01 What is Barolo? Barolo is one of Italy’s most prestigious and renowned red wines, often referred to as “The King of Wines and The Wine of Kings.” Produced exclusively in the Barolo zone in Piedmont, this full-bodied and tannic wine has earned its reputation for complexity, ageability, and its historical significance. Barolo commands high prices … Read more
If you’re more concerned about making green than picking between white and red, it may be time to pop the cork on wine investing. With the top-selling bottle earning over half a million dollars at auction, you don’t need a fine taste for notes and finishes to appreciate these vintages. So head down to the … Read more
Summer is here! Long days, warm nights, backyard barbecues, and relaxing by the pool demand the right kind of refreshment. When it comes to wine, summer calls for something crisp, light, and utterly refreshing. Forget those heavy reds for a moment – it’s time for wines that cool you down and pair perfectly with sunshine … Read more
Wine is a sophisticated yet complex beverage, so it is not surprising that wine collection requires passion and expertise. While being a sommelier seems easy, it takes patience and delicate sensibilities to fully understand and appreciate varying types of wine. A golden rule to remember is that wine tastes better with age. Indeed, the quality … Read more
Costco is king for buying in bulk, and that absolutely includes wine. If you’ve ever wondered “Can it Kirkland?”, rest assured that the wholesaler’s wine section absolutely can. Hidden amongst their wines are some unexpected gems, familiar favorites, and name brand dupes, all at at steep discounts. As the country’s largest wine retailer, Costco’s selection has … Read more
Once you’ve popped a bottle of celebratory bubbly, the clock starts ticking. Like all styles of wine, Champagne begins to break down once the cork is popped, though in the case of bubbly, effervescence levels also begin to deteriorate, too. Contrary to popular belief, your bottle of sparkling will likely last longer than you may think. We’ve … Read more
If you’re preparing for a dinner party or elegant event, a bright and festive wine is probably on your list. But what’s the difference between sparkling wine and champagne? Or are they the same thing? While sparkling wine and champagne are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two drinks, and you don’t want to … Read more
Have you ever topped off your glass of cabernet or pinot noir while saying, “Hey, it’s good for my heart, right?” This widely held impression dates back to a catchphrase coined in the late 1980s: the French Paradox. The French Paradox refers to the notion that drinking wine may explain the relatively low rates of … Read more
The natural wine movement has gained significant momentum in the last decade. It’s helped bring a new generation of wine lovers to the industry and improved transparency in winemaking practices. However, without many legal definitions of this category, it can leave some people confused about what natural wine actually is. To confuse matters further, some … Read more
Decreased consumption, proliferating climate disasters, and a change in U.S. leadership that promises to upend business as usual are making for tough times in wine. But, as Adam Casto, the winemaker at Napa’s Ehlers Estate, observes, “A sense of destabilization in virtually all categories of a largely staid industry has, as it should, sent us scrambling … Read more