pinot noir

cool climate wines
Brrrilliant Bottles: Cool Climate Wines for Cold Weather

As a prickly chill permeates the winter air, many wine enthusiasts seek solace in big,…

Domaine Nico
Domaine Nico: The High Altitude Argentine Pinot Noir Project (That’s Not In Patagonia)

In Mendoza, a winemaking region synonymous with Malbec, a forward-thinking undertaking exhibits the ability for…

pinot noir and bbq pairings
7 Ways to Pair Pinot Noir at a BBQ or Cookout

Pinot Noir might be one of the most renowned wine grapes. It grows in cooler…

Cienega Valley
The Cienega Valley Soil Secret That Gifts Affordable Bourgogne-Style Wines

As Bourgogne wine prices continue to skyrocket, consumers search for more affordable options elsewhere. Unfortunately,…

Oregon grape varieties
Oregon Grape Varieties: How Climate Change Is Pushing Pinot to the Past

When Richard Sommer planted Pinot Noir grapes at HillCrest Vineyard in 1961, the Oregon wine industry became…

What's your favorite grape variety - asked SOMM TV cast
SOMM TV Cast: What’s Your Favorite Grape Variety?

Picking a favorite wine grape variety is perhaps not as tricky as choosing a favorite…

Rosé Wine - grapes in rosé wine
The Best Red Grapes For Making Rosé Wine

When it comes to crafting the perfect rosé, the choice of grapes is of paramount…

Pinot Noir grapes
Pinot Noir: Get To Know This Important Grape

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most popular red grapes. It has a reputation…

Glass of Champagne
What Is Champagne? SOMM TV’s 101 Guide to the Basics

The Romans planted Vitis vinifera vines in Champagne between the third and fifth centuries. Ever…