Demystifying Wine Varietals: What’s Really in Your Glass
Demystifying wine varietals can be one of the most frustrating parts of your wine journey. Can you relate? Have you ever found yourself standing in front of endless rows of wine bottles, each one boasting a wine varietal label promising something special but leaving you more confused than confident? If so, you’re not alone. The […]
Wine Varietals Uncovered: What ‘Varietal’ Labels Really Mean for Your Glass
Join Kristi Mayfield and guest Reid Patterson from Mount Eden Vineyards as they delve into the nuanced world of wine varietals. Explore wine labeling complexities comparing Bordeaux blends to California’s Cabernet Sauvignon and other nuances. You’ll uncover why a wine labeled as one varietal might contain more than just one grape in the mix. Reid […]
The Ultimate Guide to Red Wine Styles: Find Your Flavor
Are you ready to dive into the world of red wine and discover how to decode its vast range of flavors? In our last episode, we explored the three styles of white wine, but today, it’s all about the reds. From Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, to Nerello Mascalese, red wine offers a rich spectrum of characteristics, each perfect for different […]
Spiritual Wine’s New Definition
What could Captain Cook‘s exploration of the Fiordland of New Zealand’s South Island and world-class wine have in common? Greg Hay, Wet Jacket Wine’s own Captain, leads the team toward a vision of precision, exploration, and legacy. Hay founded several of Central Otago’s renowned wineries (Chard Farm and Peregrine). With Wet Jacket, he set out to do something more visionary to fulfill a spirituality in his […]