France is the ancestral home of the most-popular red grape varieties in the world. With the exception of tempranillo, the Top ...

Blending is essential to making some of the world’s most iconic wines. We explored the several ways to blend last week. This week, specific wines created by blending.

Cabernet Sauvignon is among the most planted grape varieties in the wine world. Due to the well-established prominence of this French grape, one might assume it belongs to the ancient varieties ...

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At the time, the big four grape varieties that dominated quality wines were Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Most of the wines were varietals, being named after the ...

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Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...

A glass of nebbiolo from northern Italy is a contradiction. The color is deceivingly light, but the flavors are complex. Your brain sees simplicity, but the palate tastes something more.

Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...