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.

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.

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.

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.

Povero Capitano del Palio Monferrato Dolcetto 2024 from Piedmont, Italy. This vibrant, fruit-forward red boasts high acidity, cherry notes, and food-friendly versatility. Perfect chilled for patios. Learn more about the grape, winery story, and tasting notes.

This Pinot Noir from Errázuriz’s “Specialties” range leans into place first and grape second, which is exactly why it’s worth talking about.

Admittedly, one of the things I love the most about Loire Cabernet Franc is the earthy qualities (forest floor, damp leaves, mushroom, and borderline brettiness) presented amongst the ripe red fruit, made possible from very low intervention winemaking, and this is a parallel with Southbrook Winery.

The Winery of Good Hope Mountainside Syrah 2024 is a refreshing and elegantly restrained Syrah sourced from two older, gravelly mountainside vineyards overlooking False Bay.

Blaufränkisch (pronounced "blahw-frank-ish") is a red wine grape variety with deep roots in Central Europe, especially Austria and Hungary. This grape is known for producing versatile red wines, with an incredible profile on the palate

In the video below, you’ll find a detailed yet straightforward comparison of Syrah vs Shiraz, covering origins, flavour profiles, vineyard influences, and winemaking styles.

This video walks you through why Pinot Noir is the wine to beat when it comes to one-pot rice dish wine pairings!

País is a little-known but mighty grape found proudly mainly in Chile. While this grape may be unfamiliar to the everyday wine drinker, it

The Frogpond Farm Organic Gamay Noir 2019 exemplifies the winery’s commitment to producing authentic, high-quality wines

it is often overlooked for its more widely known counterparts for consumers, leading it to be more used as a blending grape versus a single

The 2022 Marynissen Cabernet Franc is an easy to drink red wine that will show its pairing versatility, very early on the palate.

Read more on why serving red wine at room temperature is completely wrong. Get the right serving temperatures here.

The 2019 Verraco Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is a standout example of Monterey County winemaking.

The Stift Klosterneuburg Zweigelt, 2022, is a gorgeous ruby colour. On the nose, that Zweigelt red fruit and pepper notes are apparent,

Mencía, pronounced "men-thee-ah," is a captivating red grape variety that has recently emerged from relative obscurity to become a favourite

On the palate, the HER Shiraz 2022 delivers a well-rounded taste experience, balancing fruitiness with subtle spicy notes that linger.