Category: Wine & Grapes

Pinot Gris–Pinot Grigio. Same grape, often not same wine. Continue reading “Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio” →

Barbera is a grape similar to Longfellow’s girl with the curl. When it is good, it is very good indeed. And when it is bad, it is horrid. Continue reading “Barbera” →

Great debates of Western Civilization: boxers or briefs, Ginger or Mary Ann, Rolling Stones or Beetles? Among oenophiles: Bordeaux or Burgundy? Continue reading “Bordeaux or Burgundy?” →

Nebbiolo is Italy’s great black grape, source of some of the longest-lived Italian wines—Barolo and Barbaresco—and many people do not have the foggiest idea about the grape, what kind of wine the grape makes, or even where it is from. Continue reading “Nebbiolo” →

Mourvèdre may be the most famous grape you don’t know about and certainly is among more intimidating to pronounce: Moor VAY druh. Continue reading “Mourvèdre” →

Chenin Blanc is among world’s most planted, most versatile, most delicious wine grapes, and one you probably only experienced at its worst. Continue reading “Chenin Blanc” →

Last week, Beaujolais problems. This week, reasons to drink this wine and suggestions which to buy. Continue reading “Beaujolaise 2 of 2” →

Beaujolais is wine region where French label laws, clever marketing, and Californiated confusion collided to sour people on great value. Continue reading “Beaujolaise 1 of 2” →

Grenache resembles an actor who just misses in a solo leading role, but consistently shines in an ensemble cast. Continue reading “Grenache” →