Five top Italian wines for $20.

Top Italian Red Wines for $20

Italian Red Wines 101Walk into any wine shop, and you will be confronted with hundreds of Italian red wines, ranging in price from six dollars to hundreds. Your goal is to …

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Grignolino: A Detailed Exploration

About GrignolinoGrignolino, a lesser-known yet remarkable grape varietal from Italy’s Piedmont region, beckons wine enthusiasts with its unique profile and historical significance. This article delves into the origins, characteristics, and modern …

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Contino Rioja Reserva 2016

Contino 2016 Rioja Reserva

If you’ve read my reviews of previous vintages (here and here), then you know the deep respect I have for this storied winery. This is the last bottling of Contino by …

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Clos du Val 2016 Estate Merlot

Clos du Val 2016 Estate Merlot, Napa

A storied winery that helped cement the Napa legend. Since its founding in 1972, it has been required drinking for any sommelier. This bottling of Merlot was sourced from estate vineyards …

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Carlos Serres 2012 Rioja Gran Reserva

Carlos Serres 2012 Rioja Gran Reserva

This is not the first time we have reviewed the wines of Carlos Serres, and for a good reason. Their wines offer classic Rioja flavors balanced with modern winemaking finesse. Tucked …

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Explained

Take a look at a list of the best-scored wines globally; browse the web for the most expensive reds in the market, or browse the top-shelf section of your local wine …

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Winemaking 101

Welcome to Winemaking 101We have been making wine for ten thousand years. For much of that time, winemaking has played an outsized role in our lives. It has been an economic …

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Spanish Wine Regions

It is no secret that Spain has a lush terroir, bringing us the world’s most exciting cultivars and high-quality wine. As a result, Spain is now known for being one of …

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Finger Lakes

The never-ending quest to find the veritas in vino was the impetus for a recent trip to the Finger Lakes wineries to ascertain the New York state of wine. Maybe it …

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