While every state in America produces wine, much of the U.S. wine conversation is still centered around its most famous region, California’s Napa Valley. And while Napa produces some exceptional wines, it often takes attention away from other regions making equally incredible wines. So we talked to wine professionals from across the country to learn more about their opinions on some of the most overlooked American wine regions. The article We Asked 13 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Underrated...| VinePair
Ah, Pinot Grigio, a zesty white wine that is as refreshing as a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day. The second most popular white wine in America, Pinot Grigio (a.k.a. Pinot Gris) is a dry white wine that has a punchy acidity with flavors of lemons, limes, green apples and honeysuckle. While most believe Pinot Grigio originated in Italy, it was actually born, like many of the most popular grapes of the world, in France, where it is known as Pinot Gris. The article The 19 Best Pino...| VinePair
Wine has had special prominence in the cultural conversation for hundreds if not thousands of years. From the Classification of 1855, where the top Bordeaux producers were designated in advance of a global expo, to the many efforts to rank and codify the top vineyards in regions around the world, discussing which wines are best, or most important, is central to the conversation around wine. While finding a definitive answer is a fool’s errand, that doesn’t mean that we can’t try — wit...| VinePair
When it comes to red wines, few are as revered as Cabernet Sauvignon. As the most planted red wine grape variety in the world, Cabernet is abundant and extremely versatile, but it can often be expensive. Regions like Bordeaux and Napa Valley have harnessed the power of the grape and leveraged its quality — bumping up the prices of Cabernet Sauvignon around the world. That doesn’t mean that all Cabernets exist in these exclusive price brackets, though. The article We Asked 10 Sommeliers: W...| VinePair
One of the best-kept secrets in the wine world has to be Alto Adige in northeast Italy. For one thing, it’s relatively remote, lying a few hours north of both Venice and Milan. For another, it’s one of Italy’s smallest wine regions, with just under 15,000 acres of vineyards — compare that with more than 240,000 acres in Sicily, Italy’s largest. And yet, the mountainous Alto Adige (also known as Südtirol or South Tyrol), which borders Austria and where German is the dominant languag...| VinePair
Known as the original “Super Tuscan” and kick-starting the Bordeaux-variety revolution in Italy in the 1970s, Sassicaia continues to be one of the most highly sought-after wines in its category. Sassicaia comes from Bolgheri, a small area on Italy’s Etruscan Coast that was often overlooked when compared to nearby powerhouses like Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. Unlike these other areas, which are known for crafting wines from the local Sangiovese grape, Bolgheri was planted...| VinePair
It’s no secret that some California Cabernets come with lofty price tags. Ever since Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars won the 1976 Judgement of Paris, the Napa Valley has been considered America’s premier wine region — and most of the wine from the region doesn’t come cheap. Over the years, Napa’s prestige has trickled throughout the Golden State, bumping up the prices of California Cabernet with it. But that doesn’t mean all California Cabs require an arm and a leg to enjoy, or that yo...| VinePair
Whether you're looking for a special wine to serve on Christmas day or bubbles to serve throughout the holiday season, this guide has everything you need to pick a great Champagne for Christmas.| Eat Something Sexy
