To make a white wine, green-skinned grapes are pressed, and the skins are removed. If the skins are left with the clear juice for a period, the wine becomes an “orange” or “amber” wine. To make red ...

White Pinot Noir was invented in Champagne and perfect around the world. Pinot Noir is red, right? Well, yes. And no. Which is to say, it doesn’t have to be. Like almost all red grapes, the flesh of a ...

With New York State claiming Cabernet Franc and Livermore Valley calling out Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, could ...

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Gaja estate in Piedmont, Italy, is an iconic producer of red wines; bottles of Barolo and Barbaresco easily demand triple-digit prices. But several new projects show a focus not on the Nebbiolo grape ...

When we heard that famed Spanish region Ribera del Duero allowed the bottling of a wine made from a white grape, Albillo Mayor, a few years ago, we were highly skeptical. After all, many of the ...

Trebbiano may not have a place in the spotlight quite like Pinot Gris or Vermentino but it deserves a place on your table. It’s one of the most widely planted grapes in Italy and is way more versatile ...

Below is a list of grape varieties, regions, appellations and styles that roar with character and quality. These are lesser known on the international wine market. The list is based on tastings made ...

In sommelier-land, Chenin Blanc is unquestionably one of the favorites of the moment. But head out into the world of regular U.S. wine drinkers, and this white variety remains one of the least ...

Pinot Noir is red, right? Well, yes. And no. Which is to say, it doesn’t have to be. Like almost all red grapes, the flesh of a Pinot Noir grape is pale green, which means that if you crush the grapes ...