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Paige with an assortment of Best Merlot Wines - she's drinking wine and 8 bottles sit in front of her

Best Merlot Wines for Any Budget

Looking for the best Merlot wines for your budget? Each October, I rejoice as the temperatures cool and leaves begin their transition into bright auburn colors – luscious reds, fiery oranges, golden yellows.

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

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

22 Pirates Wine

[Sponsored post – This is a sponsored blog post, but all opinions are my own] Red Wine that takes you on an adventure. arrgh! It’s rare to find a wine that perfectly balances