Before I started to learn about wine, I was always enamored by the concept of dessert wine. Emphasis should be made on the word concept, if only because I could rarely afford to try any of the expensive bottles. Dolce was one such dessert wine whose marketing spoke to me as a casual wine shopper. … Read more
As far as Italian red wines are concerned, Dolcetto is typically not the first bottle we reach for. Most entry-level bottles of this grape are made to be easy drinking, fruity wines which, while tasty, have not been for us. It wasn’t until we traveled to some excellent wineries in Piedmont, particularly in the Dogliani … Read more
If you’ve ever started to plan a wine trip, got to the point where you began researching wineries, and felt utterly overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Although we find researching wineries to be a fun part of planning wine travels, we must admit it is also one of the most tedious and time-consuming. When we planned … Read more
If you’re like us, your first thoughts when it comes to booking a wine tour in Piedmont is all about Barolo. Arguably one of the most famous wines in the world, and the most acclaimed Nebbiolo on the planet, Barolo has lifted Piedmont’s reputation as a fine wine producing region to the likes of Burgundy … Read more
When we booked our trip to northern Italy to go wine tasting, we knew we wanted to check out a great cross-section of wineries in Piedmont. Naturally, our first thought went heavy into checking out Barolo wineries to find out why the region is so acclaimed for Nebbiolo. But as Piedmont is more than just … Read more
If you are considering visiting Piedmont on an upcoming trip to go wine tasting, the odds are good you may be wondering where to stay. Not only are there several great wine regions to explore, Barolo, Barbaresco, Dogliani, Asti, and more, but there are also several villages within each you may want to consider as … Read more
When it comes to planning a wine trip, we’ll be the first to admit that there is a lot to think about. From determining where you want to go, where you want to stay, how to find wineries to visit, buying wine, and doing other non-wine activities, the amount of information you may have to … Read more
As a means to start building up our wine cellar, and to get out of our comfort zone with wine purchases, we’ve decided to pursue a number of wine subscriptions. Our first was Plonk Wine Club which is making headlines for approachable, natural wines with a very attractive price point. But for us, there was … Read more
At the heart of The Grape Pursuit is our quest to try every grape varietal in the world. On the surface, that seems like an easy quest to define- seek out and drink as many wines with new varieties as possible. This means all red wine types and all white wine types that are out … Read more
