Wine, Food, Travel, & Lifestyle

Wine Education

Dornfelder Wine 101: Offbeat Wine Varieties

Welcome to a world of wine and exploration! Whether you’re an experienced connoisseur or just dipping your toes into the world of wine, Dornfelder wine is here to take you on a journey.

Muscadine Wine bottles next to filled wine glasses

Muscadine Wine 101: Offbeat Wine Varieties

Few wines capture the romanticism of the south like muscadine wine.  With its origin in the hot southern climates of the United States, this fruity wild grape has become an iconic part of

Grillo white wine in a glass in front of the ocean in Sicily

Grillo Wine 101: Offbeat Wine Varieties

If you’re a wine lover, chances are you may have stumbled across the Grillo grape. For over two hundred years, this sought-after variety has been producing some of Sicily’s most enchanting and romantic

Six bottles of Organic Wine from The Organic Wine Store

Organic Wine: The Complete Guide

Organic wine. It’s a term you’ve probably heard before, but might not know exactly what it means. In a nutshell, organic wine is made with grapes that were grown without the use of

Sangiovese vs Chianti - Paige sipping Italian wines in a wine cellar

Sangiovese vs Chianti: Must-Know Italian Wine

If you’ve just searched the phrase “Sangiovese vs Chianti” because you’re lost, confused, and looking for answers, I’ve got you!  The short answer: Chianti is a wine crafted from the Sangiovese grape in

Verdejo Grapes hanging on Vine

Verdejo Wine: A Crisp, Refreshing White Wine

What could be more relaxing than sitting on a patio on a warm day, enjoying a chilled glass of wine? For wine lovers, there’s nothing quite like the taste of a good varietal.

Mirabelle Selects Tempranillo curated subscription box

Discover the Rich, Robust Flavor of Tempranillo

Tempranillo is having a moment. Often synonymous with Rioja, where this grape’s native origins hail from, Tempranillo is a black grape variety, now known for its versatile nature and high-quality wines. The name

Old vine in Ribera del Duero vineyard

The Complete Guide to Ribera Del Duero Wine

Ribera del Duero Complete Guide Drinking it, Visiting It, and More! Ribera del Duero… even the way the name rolls off the tongue feels like you’re in for a delicious Spanish treat. And

How to Store Wine at Home

How to Store Wine at Home 

Whether you’re a newbie to the world of wine or practically a sommelier, knowing how to store your wine at home is a top priority.  Why Wine Storage Matters At-home wine storage can

Drinking Gamay Noir

Gamay Noir: The Underdog Wine You Need to Try

Gamay Noir has a special place in my heart. It’s an underdog of sorts. So many people are only familiar with Gamay as the lighthearted bubblegummy wine known as “Beaujolais Nouveau” – if

Wine in an ice bucket

Stay Chill: How to Chill Wine Fast

We’ve all been there, where we could go for a nice cold glass of wine, only to realize that they’re all room temperature. You want to chill it fast, but if you add