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Carménère: A French-Born Chilean Wine Gem

Sometimes, it takes a drastic move for a star to earn their due. Like Arnold…

3 Light-Bodied Red Wines To Try From Northern Italy

Updated November 2023 While Northern Italy might be best recognized for powerhouse reds like Barolo…

Red Mountain Wine Exudes Old World Elegance, New World Opulence

Wanting to have it—whatever it is—both ways is a very human desire. There are few concrete examples…

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Claire Coppi Picks: 6 Wines to Bring to a BBQ

Summer is just around the corner, and with rising temperatures comes one of the most…

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Distinct Styles of Primitivo from Puglia and Which One Leads to the Future

Primitivo is a red wine grape with a strong connection to Puglia and its history.…

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Claire Coppi Picks: 5 Lesser-Known Light Red Wines Not To Overlook

“I want a glass of big, bold red” is one of the most frequent requests…

Byron Blatty and the Revival of LA County Wine

Whether we call it a resurgence, a revival, or a revolution, one thing is for…

SOMM TV Staff: Our Most Memorable Wines of 2021

It’s the end of the year which means it’s time to take stock and reflect.…

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Settling the Shape Debate: The Best Wine Glasses To Use at Home

From flutes to goblets, stems to stemless, and a plethora of shapes and sizes in…

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Cabernet Franc: Discover the Parent Grape of Bordeaux

Cabernet Franc often takes a back seat to other well-known international red grape varieties, like…

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Claire Coppi Picks: 5 Thanksgiving Wines 2021

Happiest of Thanksgivings to you, our SOMM TV family! It’s been an odd and challenging…

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Matthew Kaner Picks: 5 Beaujolais Nouveau 2021

It’s not very often you get to drink a wine made in the same year…