Search

A red wine grape varietal once thought to have been the true Gamay grape of France's Beaujolais region.

Pronounced Cah-reen-Yawn or Karin-Yan. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Cariñena District of Spain.

Wine produced in the Bordeaux region that falls between a rosé and a red wine in color characteristics.

Wine produced in the Bordeaux region that falls between a rosé and a red wine in color characteristics.

Similar in appearance to an enlarged oyster cracker, this type of cracker is served after tasting different varieties of wine.

The purpose of swirling wine in a glass is to oxygenate the wine. When oxygen is introduced to a wine it releases the chemical components that produce those aromas we search for and is thought to smooth the taste of the wine.

A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain....

A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain....

Positive Descriptor of wine that fills the mouth. Although “fat” wines typically lack elegance, “fat” wine is highly valued by connoisseurs of sweet dessert wines.

Descriptor for young (typically red) wines that do not freely disclose their character. Some refer to this as the "awakward phase", when the wine is just a few years old.

Any of a variety of different types of wine that are used to enhance the flavor of food dishes, such as meat, poultry, seafood, stew, vegetables, and sauces, while they are being cooked.

Pronounced Mah-dee-rahn. An appellation in the Languedoc region of France. Although a small appellation, it is well known for producing robust, age worthy red wines.

Pronounced temprah-neel-yoh. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain.

A glass or crystal vessel that wine is poured into for optimal aeration and sediment separation before consuming.

Descriptor for young (typically red)wines that do not freely disclose their character. Some refer to this as the "awkward phase", when the wine is just a few years old.

Taste descriptor for primarily young full bodied red wines high in tannin and alcohol. Signifying strength, the expression “tooth-stainers” is occasionally applied to this style of wine.

The process of pouring a liquid from one container into another in order to allow the liquid to breathe (aerate), to separate any unwanted deposits (sediment) so that it remains in the original container, and to improve flavors by softening the wine or reducing the wine temperature.

An Italian red wine that has a sharp, full-bodied taste and is a popular wine served with many types of Italian meals.

An Italian wine that is made using the Passito Method in the Veneto region. During the drying process, the grapes may develop Botrytis Cinerea, giving them added intensity and fullness.

Most notably known as "Tempranillo". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain.