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 […]
Why Your Favorite Wine Tastes Different This Time
If you’re a wine lover, this scenario might sound familiar: You visit a beautiful winery, taste wine, fall in love with a Chardonnay, and decide to join their wine club. Months later, a shipment arrives at your doorstep—you chill the bottle, uncork it at dinner, and take a sip… only to find it tastes nothing […]