Hey winemakers! If you find yourself in a Pinot noir crisis due to yield shortages, increased demand or simply outrageous pricing, don’t despair for there is the other pinot; Pinot meunier, to be exact. Pinot meunier is actually just a mutation of Pinot noir, so they have similar taste profiles and growing requirements. Yet, for…
When you think of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish, Corned Beef and Cabbage, one automatically thinks of whisky and beer, not wine. That may have something to do with the fact that Corned Beef and Cabbage is difficult to pair with wines due to the meat’s strong briny flavors and bold spices. This particular…
Syrah is one of my favorite wines to make and drink. Shiraz, on the other hand, is not one of the wines on my list of favorites. I find this amazing since the wine is made from the same grape. It’s just the climate and winemaker that creates the vast differences in the style, aroma…
A sturdy and bold Chianti loaded with opulent flavors of dark cherry, plum, tobacco, walnut skin and licorice. The tannins are grippy, yet smooth and the pronounced acids make this the perfect accompaniment to a variety of hearty Italian dishes. This wine can be purchased at WTSO.com for $15.
