<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BeverlyCrandonWine]]></title><description><![CDATA[BeverlyCrandonWine]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:18:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beverlycrandon.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Best Red Wines for Summer: 5 You Need in Your Rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an entire world of red wine built for warm weather. They are lighter-bodied, lower in tannin, and yes, some of them can even be chilled. In this episode of The Wine Down, I'm breaking down five summer reds that deserve a spot in your glass all season long.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/best-red-wines-for-summer-5-you-need-in-your-rotation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a25e9e6bcf454bfefd98030</guid><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:21:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/-EPXACxBkjY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Wine Find: Rabl Zweigelt Rosé 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rabl Zweigelt Rosé 2025 is a deep, salmon-pink rosé from Niederösterreich that just feels like summer in a glass.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-wine-find-rabl-zweigelt-ros%C3%A9-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19f7cb325ac88c49cf79e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rose Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 13:38:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_6753d0695714440193b5a9a45c8ca08d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Should Know Marlborough (Beyond Sauvignon Blanc)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc is so good, so iconic, so everywhere, that it's easy to forget the region has a whole other side to it. Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Pinot Gris are the ones you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/why-you-should-know-marlborough-beyond-sauvignon-blanc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff4dfd4f7ebdc9f6ad3fca</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Regions]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 19:57:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_4840eed6b19a44838f76fc4a07a2d598~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Read a Wine Label Without Feeling Lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wine labels are communicating real, useful information, but they're just doing it in a language you may not have learned yet. The more wine you taste and the more labels you look at, the faster that language clicks.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/how-to-read-a-wine-label-without-feeling-lost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff4e49ecab90113754211b</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_a4531f06a6f24a80a8cb5d7a5a8a28f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_730,h_491,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About the Grape Grenache]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Cabernet Sauvignon is the loudest person at the party and Pinot Noir is the one holding court in the corner, Grenache is the one you didn't notice at first, and then couldn't stop talking to all night.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/all-about-the-grape-grenache</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff4e964f7ebdc9f6ad40f6</guid><category><![CDATA[Grapes]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:21:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_23e4401bad3e4bce8647ab9cd6169b61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_650,h_430,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Find: Urbanihof 4U 2024 Gruner Veltliner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gruner Veltliner is one of my go to wines. Want something fun and white? You need a Grüner for that. Looking for a white with depth on the palate? You need a Grüner for that. Looking for a white that will be a crowd pleasure at lunch? You need a Grüner for that too! So imagine my excitement when I saw the Urbanihof 4U 2024 Grüner Veltliner]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-find-urbanihof-4u-2024-gruner-veltliner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f78e9d90b4365cb865f915</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_f0d5a5e07ccd4aef88340e4ae5be3318~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About Barbaresco ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Barolo is the wine world’s loud, commanding older sibling, Barbaresco is the one who walks into the room with reserved confidence and somehow still gets everyone’s attention. Before we get into the details, let's make sure we are all on the same page. Barbaresco is the place, not the grape.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/all-about-barbaresco</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4fd3ea96d49e56ec2ea00</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Regions]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:31:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_1defd939cdb74245b514f563cc97dc9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Wine Find: 2022 Tornatore Etna Rosso]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're getting wild today as we travel to an active volcano to taste wine. Today's wine find comes from Mt Etna in Sicily, the 2022 Tornatore Etna Rosso. There is something about volcanic soils that lifts the wine's acidity, and you walk away with vibrancy and lift, two things that excite the palate beyond words. ]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-wine-find-2022-tornatore-etna-rosso</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed2013b502c05c43b77a92</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:29:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_3607ece2abc547a8a7609ba42f2272b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are Lees In Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's winemaking wizardry that takes everyday wines and turns them into showstoppers. Today, we're diving into what lees aging really means, which bottles love it most, and why winemakers use this technique in the winery. ]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/what-are-lees-in-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da94b275afb0779a727bbf</guid><category><![CDATA[Winemaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Science]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:35:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_2bdf1b1efc4442328864a01f2ec7ae1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_625,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About The Wine Grape Nebbiolo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nebbiolo is not a grape that whispers. It announces itself, through pale garnet hues, assertive tannins, and aromatics that seem to shift with every swirl of the glass. Best known as the backbone of Barolo and Barbaresco in Italy’s Piedmont region, Nebbiolo has long been considered one of the world’s most noble, and most misunderstood, grapes.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/all-about-the-wine-grape-nebbiolo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da48ac515c02011a0e8426</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Red Wine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grapes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:35:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_0d8cbd0328014ed8813115a74d4f6524~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Find: Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut Franciacorta]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you only think you “like Champagne,” this bottle will gracefully challenge you. Ca’ del Bosco’s Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut Franciacorta is one of those sparkling wines that feels like a secret handshake among the wine enthusiasts. It’s polished enough to feel fancy, but juicy enough to keep things fun and accessible. ]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/wine-find-ca-del-bosco-cuv%C3%A9e-prestige-extra-brut-franciacorta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da8b1ff955c1c96626939a</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sparkling Wine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:42:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_21e745f27f0e4a31803828974498ccae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Order Wine in a Restaurant Without Feeling Awkward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ordering wine in a restaurant should feel fun, not intimidating. But for a lot of people, staring at a wine list can suddenly feel like taking a pop quiz they did not study for.



The good news? You do not need to know every region, producer, or vintage to order a great bottle. You just need a few simple strategies, a little confidence, and a sense of what you actually enjoy.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/how-to-order-wine-in-a-restaurant-without-feeling-awkward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2a701c4c584cedb08ab59</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Etiquette]]></category><category><![CDATA[Food & Wine Pairing]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:06:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51248d66dd47463385ce8c124bfe289b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About Pinot Blanc]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Pinot Grigio is the friend who arrives early with energy and sparkle, Pinot Blanc is the one who shows up a little more quietly but ends up being surprisingly easy to love.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/all-about-pinot-blanc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da591275afb0779a71ff03</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grapes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_982efa5adc1b4663b2c5bffde9581be3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_666,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lombardy Wines: Franciacorta, Valtellina And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lombardy might be underrated, but that's precisely what makes it so enjoyable to drink and write about. It’s home to lake breezes, alpine slopes, and a wine culture steeped in tradition.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lombardy-wines-franciacorta-valtellina-and-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da45d0f955c1c966260367</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Regions]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:14:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_25e90a1dfee54ca282cb9a53819ef912~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine Find: Hidden Bench Estate Organic Chardonnay 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen, if you're chasing that perfect Ontario white to elevate your patio hangs or weeknight dinners, Hidden Bench Estate Organic Chardonnay, 2024, is your new obsession. This Beamsville Bench beauty bursts with orchard charm and ]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/wine-find-hidden-bench-estate-organic-chardonnay-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ced5d0535e7bcd2698c15d</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_f383b175092048bfa4baa1f4a8027c1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Unfiltered and Unfined Mean in Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever picked up a bottle labelled "unfiltered" or "unfined" and wondered if it's code for "rustic and risky"?  - I kidd - 

But for real, let's crack this open as it's simpler (and cooler) than you think. These terms spotlight winemakers who let nature do more of the heavy lifting, preserving the wine's raw personality.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/what-unfiltered-and-unfined-mean-in-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cee1072a4608ae001dab96</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Winemaking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wine Styles]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_7701d5b0c82243bbaace3c65e59f3c68~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_880,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Racking in Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are several terms you may hear a winemaker spout while being interviewed or even during a tour of the winery facility. In this 101 post, we're looking at one of those terms, 'racking'.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/what-is-racking-in-wine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cfbdca535e7bcd269a802a</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Natural Wine]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:11:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_1a78a654836d4811a6bad6f7ce22b5a7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCBO Find: Tyrrell's Hunter Valley Semillon 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrrell’s Hunter Valley Sémillon 2025 is that effortlessly cool white wine that slips right into your day. It's crisp, zippy, and packed with just enough personality to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of bottle that reminds us why Hunter Valley Semillon has fans for life.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/lcbo-find-tyrrell-s-hunter-valley-semillon-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c7c1464b5dfe0bfdaf713a</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Finds]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:56:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_cea4426404b44c68986feb2ee26e69e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes Chile's Southern Regions So Worth Drinking ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you like wines that are fresh, bright, aromatic, and a little more tension-filled, believe it or not, Chile has some beautiful regions to explore. And if we are narrowing it down to the coolest climate wine region of all, the spotlight belongs to Chile’s far south, especially Bío Bío.]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/what-makes-chile-s-southern-regions-so-worth-drinking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6f07e60f0b8e1135158bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Regions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_9b4262a01277401496e42b8da55a9cd7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About The Grape Semillon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sémillon is a bit of a chameleon in the wine world; sometimes it’s crisp and citrusy, other times it’s rich, honeyed, and lush, but there is so much more to this grape that makes it fascinating and, frankly, underappreciated. So, let's go!]]></description><link>https://www.beverlycrandon.com/post/all-about-the-grape-semillon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3c6f2653657f03d5c8b40</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine 101]]></category><category><![CDATA[Grapes]]></category><category><![CDATA[White Wine]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4683f0_b429ce734a6a49e5924190885d40befc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Wine Hobbyist</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>