by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 15, 2025 | BLOG POST, Red Wines |
All You Need to Know About Carignan: A Quick Guide Carignan, pronounced “care-in-yan,” is a widely planted, though often misunderstood grape. It originated in northeastern Spain in the Aragon region, where it’s referred to as Mazuelo or Cariñena. While it’s still a...
by Kendeigh Worden | Mar 19, 2025 | BLOG POST |
A Quick Guide to Stainless Steel in Winemaking Stainless steel tanks aren’t as sexy as oak barrels or clay amphoras, yet they’re the essential tool for modern winemaking. In the grand scheme of things, stainless steel is brand new to winemaking. It first emerged in...
by Kendeigh Worden | Mar 12, 2025 | BLOG POST |
The make-or-break factor in enjoying wine The make-or-break factor in enjoying wine There is no bigger injustice to wine than drinking it at the wrong temperature. This is not a dramatic statement; it is an accurate one. Wine temperature is the single most underrated...
by Kendeigh Worden | Feb 19, 2025 | BLOG POST |
All You Need to Know About Verdejo: A Quick Guide In a region known for Tempranillo and Rioja blends, it’s easy to forget about Spain’s fine white wine grape, Verdejo. Known for being refreshing, balanced, and delicate, this white wine grape is found almost...
by Kendeigh Worden | Feb 13, 2025 | BLOG POST |
Top 10 Hybrids You Should Try As the wine industry grows across the United States, hybrids have become way more trendy. A hybrid grape is produced from two different species of grapes: Vitis Vinifera and usually a native American grape. Vitis Vinifera includes the...
by Kendeigh Worden | Jan 22, 2025 | BLOG POST |
When you hear the term “bulk wine,” you probably picture a cardboard box with a glossy picture of a glass of splashing red wine. Or maybe you imagine a large glass jug gathering dust on the bottom wine rack at your liquor store. This term does not command much respect...
