Today marks International Rosé Day! Not International Blush (or Pink) Day. So what do we mean by that? “Pink” or “Blush” wines represent (in modern times) sweeter stylings whereas “Rosé” indicates the dry stylings found in the greater areas of Europe. Now from a labeling perspective, they can…
Rosé All Day? Sure. Get weird with Frosé? Why not. But sometimes humans just take it too far. Here are some examples of when Rosé is just done the WRONG WAY. Case in point, just put it in a glass…and we mean the wine glass: The beaker is…
Here are 10 fun facts about Rosé for National Rosé Day! Rosé wine predates red and white wine, first documented around roughly 7000 BC. Skin contact from red grape skins are what impart the color to the wine. The longer it sits, the more color is extracted. The…
The Languedoc-Roussillon region of France is a strange crossroads of wine blends, ancient politics, and relatively inexpensive wine for the high quality shopper on a budget. It is even said that the sparkling wines of this region actually predate Champagne (not to mention they are a fraction of…
We feel like there might be a theme building here with the Understanding AOC series, but we will skip over the introductions to Champagne as the most widely recognized sparkling wine in the world. At one point in time the wine was in danger of losing its signature…
It is easy to say European wine labels are confusing for Americans, but just how easy are our labels? Not completely easy to be honest. We all respect Napa (even if it isn’t our favorite to drink), but with the respect of the Napa namesake, are we talking…
Pinot Noir (literally: Black Pine, due to the grapes color and cluster looking like a black pine cone), is one of the most globally popular grapes, has a long growing history pre-dating the Roman Empire, and could be upwards of 1,000 years older than the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. …
This past June we did a small info piece on Rosé that looked at the 3 methods in which rosé wines are created (contact, saignée, and blending). Rosé sales and importing into the US are at an all time high, and continue to keep growing. In the mediterranean area…
Being in the midst of summer makes us feel like it’s time to take a fresh, lighter twist on everything. From our clothes, to our food, to our general mood. But why should it stop there? We know white wines and rosés are the perfect accompaniment to any…
Summer is fast approaching, and with the weather comes the mass exodus for wine country. Our staff has taken some time to compile their personal tips & tricks for surviving a full day of tasting wines: Get a ride. Doesn’t matter if it is a limo, Über, Lyft,…