Wine Regions
The regions, laws and labels behind the wines you study and drink, written by the people who teach them.
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Champagne at 15% ABV? What France's 2026 Rule Change Really MeansFrance granted Champagne a one-off derogation allowing some 2026 wines above the traditional 13% ABV ceiling, up to 15%. The real-world o...
10 Types of French Wine Every Wine Lover Should KnowLearn 10 key types of French wine, including notable appellations, red and white wine styles, and the best subregions, producers, and vin...
The 10 Best Wine Tours in CaliforniaDiscover the best wine tours in California from Napa to Temecula. Explore the top 10 wine tasting tours through some of the best vineyard...
Malbec, Queen Of VersatilityTypes of Argentine Malbec: with curious labels and very different styles, winemakers are testing the versatility of Argentine Malbec. Ori...
Lambrusco: A brief history and modern resurgenceLambrusco is a sparkling red wine from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, made from a family of related Lambrusco grape varieties.
The 2025 Crus Bourgeois du Médoc Classification: Key Changes and InsightsThe Crus Bourgeois du Médoc classification is one of Bordeaux’s most important quality distinctions. It recognizes high-caliber wines fro...
The Prison Wine Estate of GorgonaArrival at Gorgona is similar to any other cozy Mediterranean island apart from the armed patrol waiting at the dock.
Austrian Varieties find a Home in Northern Michigan’s Leelanau PeninsulaDriving north on state highway M-22 from Glen Arbor, Michigan the skies are blue and the tree line on either side of the road is dotting ...
Get to Know Cava, Spain's Essential Sparkling WineLearn why enthusiasm for Cava is growing. Discover the unique Mediterranean terroir and versatile attributes of this traditional method, ...
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