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 vs. Blush
Rosé Fails
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…
Rosé Facts
Here are 10 fun facts about Rosé for National Rosé Day! National Rosé day is the 2nd Saturday of June each year. 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…
Understanding AOC: Languedoc-Roussillon
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…
Understanding AOC: Champagne
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…
Understanding AVA: Regions, Appellations and Sub-Appellations
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…
All About Pinot Noir
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. …
International Rosé Day!!!
This past June we did a small info piece on What is 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…
Our Top 3 Summer Winetails!
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…
