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Chianti Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Few wines are as loved and as well-known as those from Chianti. Chianti itself is found in the Tuscany region of Central Italy, and is one of only a few to be considered D.O.C.G. (Denominazione d'Origine Controllata e Garantita). The Chianti region itself is divided into seven subzones. The most famous of these is Chianti Classico, where the...read more
 

Next Stop, Australia!

Written By: Michael Corbett on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Winemaking Across the Globe

You may have noticed that the title of this column in Jumping Into Vino, and let me assure you it is named that for a reason. The last varietal I highlighted, Shiraz, put the Australian wine industry on the map, and it just so happens that in a few days time I will be stepping foot in Adelaide, South Australia. One week later I will be...read more
 

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Mourvedre Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Though there are some regions of France where Mourvedre is the primary variety used in wines (specifically Provence and Bandol), it is as a blending grape that Mourvedre has made its most important mark. In the southern Rhône, it is one of the major blending varieties, along with Grenache and Syrah. In this capacity, its strong tannins and...read more
 

Nebbiolo Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Native to the Piedmont region of Italy, Nebbiolo is one of the most admired and respected grape varieties in the world. Indeed, it is Nebbiolo that is made into the famed and beloved Barbaresco and Barolo, two wines that are considered to be among the finest Italy produces.

Nebbiolo is a black grape variety that produces wines of high alcohol...

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Nero d'Avola Wines | Prices, Types & Reviews

Written By: Brian Freedman on Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Nero d'Avola has, in recent years, seen a resurgence in its popularity. It is a red grape variety that is indigenous to Sicily and is planted there widely. Nero d'Avola is often made into a varietal wine that is rich with fruit and occasional earthy flavors and supple on the palate. It is the classic "food wine" and pairs perfectly with a...read more
 

Sometimes You Have to Let Go

Written By: Kasey Carpenter on Thursday, July 19, 2007

If you could keep all of your cash in your closet and still have it earn the interest you wanted it to, would you? Of course not. Most of us recognize the inherent danger of keeping cash and valuables in our own home. Start ticking off all of the “what ifs” in your head and you begin to see how risky it is to have any significant amount of...

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Retail Ripples

Written By: Kasey Carpenter on Friday, February 29, 2008

Psychiatric help 5 cents - Good grief wine distributors.

Most of us by now are aware of the controversial methods wine.com employed recently to "enforce" the law against their competitors. And while this column isn't really geared towards opinion of those actions, as a collector I asked myself, what does this mean to me? Nothing. The End. Okay, now for the detailed answer. The immediate...read more