After a couple of weeks exploring the wonders of extremely dry whites, it’s time to shift gears and have a look at a red wine for a change. I’ve always been a fan of full-bodied robust red wines, and one of my favorites is Aglianico. This Italian …

Although we have already covered the six original Noble grapes, in recent years the concept of “Noble grapes” has been expanded to include a few more additional …

Confession time: I used to hate avocados. I hated their texture and their taste and the idea of eating one filled me with revulsion. I’m happy to report, however, that I have seen the error of my ways; now I simple cannot get enough of this most w…

Now that we’ve covered the history and geography of Champagne production, it’s time to get into the best part of this bubbly beverage: the taste! While there is a consistent flavor profile to be found in most bottles of champers, there are a numbe…

When learning the ins and outs of wine appreciation, it’s always best to start at the source. In the case of wine, the source is arguably the grapes themselves. So much of the flavor, aroma, and texture of wine has its origin in the types of grape…