Blog — wine regions

Ask someone what they think of Beaujolais and you'll probably get one of two responses. Either a dismissive wave of the hand because they associate it with Beaujolais Nouveau and cheap party wine, or genuine enthusiasm from someone who has spent time with the Crus and knows what this region is actually capable of. If you're in the first camp, this post is for you. If you're already in the second, welcome. You already know. The Beaujolais Nouveau Problem Beaujolais Nouveau is both the region's greatest marketing triumph and its biggest reputation problem. Released every third Thursday of November just...

If you've spent any time around wine enthusiasts, you've heard the word terroir. It gets thrown around at tastings, written on wine labels, and used to justify why a bottle from one hillside costs three times as much as one from the valley below. But what does it actually mean? The short answer is that terroir is the complete natural environment where a grape is grown. The long answer is a lot more interesting. The Literal Translation Terroir comes from the French word terre, meaning earth or land. But in the wine world it means much more than just the...

If you've been exploring the world of wine long enough, you've probably come across the acronym GSM on a wine list or at a tasting room and wondered what it means. GSM stands for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre — three grape varieties that come together to create some of the most complex and satisfying red blends in the wine world. Here's everything you need to know about GSM wine, where it comes from, what it tastes like, and why it deserves a spot in your glass. Where Does GSM Wine Come From? GSM blends have their roots in France's Rhone...