Wine 101

The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte.

They rose. They fell. They are rising again. They are here. Let's talk about hybrid grapes.

Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next.

THe Norton grape is said to be the first cultivated American native grapevine. Yes, that is true but there is more to this story.

Chianti finally became what we know it today. A young noble leaves Florence for the vineyards of his estate and makes history.

Let's get to know a native American wine grape

We take a quick break from deep dives to answer a listener's request and talk about the wine region of Corsica and it's amazing wines.

The Grand Dukes of Tuscany and the Chianti hills

As Florence evolves, and then suffers, a wine region begins to form in the south.