Is Wine Vegan? What the Label Does, and Does Not, Tell You
Is wine vegan? Not always. Learn which fining agents come from animals, what Australian labels must say, and how to find vegan-friendly bottles.
Read moreHow to Store Wine at Home, Even If You Do Not Have a Cellar
No cellar? No problem. Here is how to store wine at home: the right temperature, light, position and the best spots in an ordinary house.
Read moreWhat Is Natural Wine? The Plain-English Guide for Curious Drinkers
Natural wine has no legal definition, so what does the label mean? A plain-English guide to how it is made, how it tastes and how to buy your first bottle.
Read moreGrenache vs Mourvèdre: The G and the M in Your GSM
Grenache and Mourvèdre are two-thirds of a GSM, the Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre blend that is South Australia’s answer to the ...
Read moreCabernet Franc vs Cabernet Sauvignon: Parent and Child Compared
Cabernet Franc is Cabernet Sauvignon’s parent. In 1997 DNA testing showed that the world’s most famous red grape is simply ...
Read moreNebbiolo vs Sangiovese: Italy’s Two Great Reds Explained
Nebbiolo and Sangiovese are the two grapes behind Italy’s most famous reds. Nebbiolo makes Barolo and Barbaresco in the fog ...
Read moreWine Serving Temperature Chart: Red, White, Rosé and Sparkling
The exact temperature for every wine style, why it actually changes the taste, and three easy ways to get there without a wine fridge.
Read morePinot Noir vs Gamay: Burgundy’s Star and Its Cheerful Cousin
Pinot Noir and Gamay are family. Gamay is Pinot Noir’s child, from the same cross with the old white grape ...
Read moreZinfandel vs Primitivo: Same Grape, Different Passports
Zinfandel and Primitivo are the same grape. California’s Zinfandel and Puglia’s Primitivo have identical DNA, and the original vine turned ...
Read moreSyrah vs Shiraz: Same Grape, Two Names, Two Styles
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape. Not cousins, not clones, not a blend: one grape, two spellings. Syrah is ...
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