Some wines are such classics that their association with a region goes hand-in-hand. Burgundy for Pinot Noir. Mendoza for Malbec. Marlborough for Sauvignon Blanc. The Sauvignon Blancs that come out of New Zealand are some of the most popular in the world, and one producer that we see all over showcasing this grape is none … Read more
We don’t often think of California when drinking Sauvignon Blanc, although this is a popular grape to grow throughout the state. In our Naked Wines subscription, we got to sample Provare’s Sauvignon Blanc as part of a mystery box and felt it was a relatively straightforward bottle for its price point.
For International Sauvignon Blanc Day (the first Friday in May), we were sent a bottle of this delicious varietal from Napa-based St. Supery Winery. It didn’t take long after pouring this estate-grown wine that we knew it was quite the representative Sauvignon Blanc!
Keuka Lake Vineyard is a great spot to hang out for a while, sample some easy-drinking wines, and take in the beauty that is the Finger Lakes. In fact, when we visited this one in 2020 we had such a great time talking with the owner (who we found out was also from Pittsburgh) that … Read more
We’ll never say no to opening a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, NZ, and when we made one of our favorite dishes, Shakshouka, we knew exactly what we had to open up- Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc!
For wine fans, you likely are familiar with Sauvignon Blanc- the popular grape grown all over the world known for its high acid and lovely flavors. But have you tried the rarer Sauvignon Gris- a pink skinned mutation of the popular grape? Truly, these are a bit harder to come by, and we were fortunate … Read more
Have you ever been in a wine store and confused over the sheer volume and types of wine? We’ve been there. Thankfully, when you stop to think of it the world of wine can be simplified down into a handful of core styles. So let’s break down the various wine types you may see and … Read more
One of the things students in WSET Diploma classes must learn is how to taste wine blind. Part of this is simply to get better at tasting wine. The other part of this is that the WSET Diploma exams that have tasting components often require us to identify characteristics in the wine such as its … Read more
Out of the six modules of WSET Diploma, none is more daunting than the D3 exam featuring still wines of the world. Part of this is because of volume- the module has a ~600-page book with dozens upon dozens of wine-growing regions, hundreds of grapes, and an untold number of facts and figures to remember. … Read more
When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day, we love nothing more than staying in, cooking a good meal, and opening up a great bottle of wine. So if you’re like us, you may wonder what type of wine to pair with your meal. Whether you’re cooking up some fancy seafood or steaks, something vegetarian, or … Read more
