Did you know: in California some vineyards planted what they thought was Mourvèdre, aka Monastrell, but it turned out to be Graciano. www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine...

This week’s episode is all about Graciano. If you’ve heard it only as a component in Rioja blends, it’s time to learn about how it does as a single varietal. It’s a good story! thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/wtf-...

We thought the Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve and Kirkland Signature Barolo bottles we drank were just ok. They were definitely way too young, and if we try them in 5 years, we may think very differently about them. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/baro...

Looking for good years for Barolo? Look for the powerful 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2016 vintages. These are the overachievers, and they are starting to drink well. www.independent.wine/barolo-wine/

Barolo is famously called the "King of Wines and the Wine of Kings." That's not just marketing talk, either. It was the favorite of Italy's royalty, the House of Savoy, back in the 1800s. meetpiemonte.com/en/blog/top-...

Did you know that the Barolo DOCG requires aging a minimum of 38 months, with at least 18 months in oak? That standard is one of the reasons why finding a low cost Barolo is so difficult. www.independent.wine/2020/06/05/w...

They named the Nebbiolo grape after the fog (nebbia) that blankets the hills. And it’s fitting because the Nebbiolo grape is late-ripening, and is commonly harvested in the autumn when morning fog is a common sight over the Langhe hills. www.winekeller.com/blog/discove...

This week we are all about Barolo, a wine that has a hard time getting on our podcast because of the high price. We gave Trader Joe’s Diamond Reserve (2020) and Costco Kirkland Signature (2019) a try to see if they are worth the low price. Our verdict . . . . thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/baro...

We think Justin Rose represents what makes Virginia wine work today: family history, farming roots, and a lot of persistence. Listen to his story this week in our latest episode. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/spec...

Is Virginia the birthplace of American wine? wineandcountrylife.com/virginia-win...

Did you know Virginia’s modern wine era really started in the late 1970s when stubborn winemakers refused to follow the conventional wisdom that viticulture would not work in Virginia. www.virginiawine.org/about

What is refreshing about winemaking in Virginia is they are focusing on grapes that do well in their unique climate and soil rather than focusing on the same old f*ckin& Cabernet Sauvigon! winefolly.com/wine-regions...

For the nerds out there: Virginia now has 8 AVAs located in 10 regions, each figuring out its own approach to climate, soil, and grape choice. As we continue our Virginia wine series, you can learn more here. daily.sevenfifty.com/regions/virg...

This week we talk about how a family farm became a vineyard, winery, and part of the state’s modern wine landscape in our interview with Justin Rose of Rosemont of Virginia. We also learn about how a chemical engineer became a winemaker! thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/spec...

WTF is Spätburgunder? This week we’ll break down what makes the style different and why you should care. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/spat...

Here’s our take: If you love Pinot Noir but want to find something more reasonably priced, dive into Spätburgunder. It’s a hidden gem that may not stay hidden for long. www.newwinereview.com/what-to-drin...

There are some out there, like John Foy, saying that cooler German regions like Baden, Ahr and Pfalz are quietly producing Spätburgunders that rival some of the classic Burgundies for less cash. thewineodyssey.com/baden/german...

Interesting fact: Spätburgunder means “late Burgundy”because the grapes ripen late. Who knew?!? www.wijnwinkel.com/stories/spat...

The Pinot Noir you’ve never heard of but you might just love is called Spätburgunder. Surprised? www.forbes.com/sites/lmower...

This week we’re all about Spätburgunder, Germany’s take on Pinot Noir. We think it is worth checking out. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/spat...

JOURNALISM! If you really want to know about Charbono R.H. Drexel’s article on Matt Morris is a fantastic starting point. “The Unrelenting Call of Charbono” thewineindependent.com/cepages/matt...

HUMOR! We were amused to find that in California Charbono is tiny in acreage and nearly unheard of outside serious wine fans. It’s the underdog’s underdog. www.wine-searcher.com/grape-828-ch...

OPINION! Rhino Wino says “Move Over Malbec, Bonarda is Argentina’s Next Red” www.rhinowino.com/move-over-ma...

FACTS! Did you know that in Argentina Bonarda is often the second most planted red grape after Malbec? Yet most drinkers don’t know its name. www.vinerra.com/education/wi...

SCIENCE! DNA testing at UC Davis found that California’s Charbono vines match a French grape called Douce Noir AKA Corbeau, which is grown in Argentina under the name Bonarda. fps.ucdavis.edu/FGRfa

This week we’re digging into Bonarda (Argentina) and Charbono (California). Same grape, two names, plenty of surprises. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/wtf-...

And then this article is saying that Orange wine has evolved from hipster fad to global phenom. Agree?!? www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/06/oran...

Oh. We like this article. Controversy!!! Thoughts?!? www.vanityfair.com/culture/stor...

Orange wine. Some people love it, some people hate it, and some people just don’t understand what the hell it is. This should help. www.vinerra.com/in-depth-gui...

Orange wine’s roots go back thousands of years in Georgia, where whites were fermented with skins in underground clay pots called qvevri www.eataly.ca/news/what-is...

This week we’re peeling back the story of orange wine. What it is, why it’s having (or had) a moment, and some opinions (yes, opinions) from us. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/oran...

Maybe we are too late to get on the bandwagon, but Trousseau feels like one of those wines that comes out of nowhere to knock you out. If you love Pinot Noir and Gamay, we think you’ll dig this wine. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/wtf-...

While learning about Trousseau and the Jura region this week, we also learned this fun fact: the name Jurassic comes from Jura. carnegiemnh.org/folded-fores...

Some think the charm of Jura is its weirdness. Things like oxidative whites, vin jaune, and off-the-beaten track grapes like Poulsard and Trousseau. Wink Lorch explores the region in this article. www.guildsomm.com/public_conte...

With wine drinking starting to taper and wine drinkers getting tired of the big, flabby, boring Cabernets coming out of California, is Trousseau the future? daily.sevenfifty.com/is-trousseau...

Wine nerds unite! Are you buying the culty wine status of Jura? www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine...

This week we are diving into Trousseau. It’s a red wine from the trendy Jura wine region, and we think the hype is worth it for this crunchy, juicy red. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/wtf-...

We pitted Costco vs. Costco: Kirkland Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 against 2022. Same label, different vintages, different producers. Spoiler: one crushed the other. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/cost...

We really enjoyed and relied on Wine Folly when we were starting out on our wine journey. But today, we sometimes find it a bit too cute for its own good. For instance, we have never, ever tasted a Chianti that had notes of “dried salami.” Agree to disagree?!? winefolly.com/deep-dive/ch...

Tom Maresca tries to explain why Chianti is . . . . complicated. ubriaco.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/w...

We also tried Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Chardonnay this week. Let’s just say it rhymed with ducking spitty. Hear our unfiltered reaction in this week’s episode. And we couldn’t disagree with this article more. sporked.com/article/trad...

Some wine drinkers think Chianti can be polarizing because its tannins and acidity can feel sharp. Great discussion on Wine Berserkers www.wineberserkers.com/t/chianti-fa...

This week we’re doing a side-by-side: two Kirkland Chianti Riserva bottles from different vintages and different producers go head to head. Could we tell the difference?!? Big time! thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/cost...

Want to learn more about winemaking in Virginia? Here is a good place to start - and the subtitle is perfect: A young wine region with a long history. www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/virginia-win...

This week we interviewed Virginia winemaking legend Jake Busching. A conversation with Jake is a lesson in humility, persistence, and letting the land speak. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/spec...

Yes. They make wine in Virginia, and we are on a mission to discover more about it. The Monticello American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the oldest viticultural area in the state and home to more than 40 wineries. www.visitcharlottesville.org/blog/wine-va...

In Virginia, they have built a strong community of winemakers who support each other, something needed in an industry that can be so difficult to not only break into, but to stick with. Our guest this week, Jake Busching, is a core member. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com/the-winemake...

Did you know Virginia was the first place in North America to plant European grapes, back in the 1600s? www.virginia.org/blog/post/am...

This week we’re spotlighting Jake Busching - Virginia’s “dirt guy” who’s built a career from farming to winemaking. If you want to learn about Virginia wine, you start with Jake. thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/spec...

Like lighter red wines but feeling like there aren’t a lot of choices? Well, Grignolino may be the answer you’ve been looking for thewinepairpodcast.com/episode/ital...