Category: Types of Wine

A Guide to Sweet Champagne: Our 9 Favorite Sweet Bubbly Wines

A Guide to Sweet Champagne: Our 9 Favorite Sweet Bubbly Wines Did you think Champagne can only be dry? Move over dry champagne, sweet champagne is in town! And it’s here to stay. Sweet Champagnes are becoming more and more popular each year, and for good reason. They’re delicious! Plus, their sweet and bubbly profile […]

The Best Guide to Ruby Port: Everything You Need to Know

The Best Guide to Ruby Port: Everything You Need to Know Ruby port is a type of fortified wine that’s ruby-red in color and has a sweet and fresh taste. And it’s one of the most popular types of port wines around with many different styles. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you […]

What Does Wine Taste Like? – WineO Mark

What Does Wine Taste Like? Let’s Find Out! While most people regard wine with a sense of reverence and think it’s for the highly sophisticated, I’m here to tell you that it’s for everyone! And it’s so much FUN to figure out –  what does wine taste like. With its remarkable array of flavors and aromas, […]

Full Bodied Red Wine: Top 10 Most Popular Varietals

Full Bodied Red Wine: Top 10 Most Popular Varietals The term “full-bodied” refers to the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. And it can be often described as a “chewy” or “textured” feel. But it typically has a rich and full texture that coats the palate and lingers long after each sip. […]

Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut N.V. – WineO Mark Review

Gloria Ferrer Brut Sonoma – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 88% Pinot Noir & 12% Chardonnay Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 12.5% Wine Region: Sonoma  Flavor Profile: Pear, peaches, green apples, melon, and yeast. Average Price: $20 – $25 WineO Mark Review This wine has an aroma filled with honeydew melon, pear, apple, and peaches. […]

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review

Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot Vintage: 2020 ABV: 13.3% Wine Region: Napa Valley, California Flavor Profile: Dark and red fruits, oak, vanilla, leather, and licorice Average Price: $30 – $35 WineO Mark Review The wine’s aroma is filled with dark fruits such as blackberry, […]

Pio Cesare Barolo – WineO Mark Review

Pio Cesare Barolo – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo Vintage: 2018 ABV: 14.5% Wine Region: Barolo, Italy Flavor Profile: Leather, oak, tobacco, red fruits, and spices Average Price: $80 – $85 WineO Mark Review Pio Cesare is a prestigious Italian wine producer based in the Piedmont region, known for its Barolo […]

20 Best Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Wines From Affordable to Premium!

Best Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs: From Affordable to Premium! The Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, is renowned for producing some of the world’s best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. With its unique combination of cool climate, diverse topography, and volcanic soil, the region is home to over 70 wineries producing a range […]

Josh Prosecco Rosé – WineO Mark Review

Josh Prosecco Rosé – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: Glera Vintage: Non-Vintage ABV: 11.5% Wine Region: Prosecco Flavor Profile: Strawberry, lemon, peach, apricot, and minerals Average Price: $15 – $20 WineO Mark Review This wine has an enticing bouquet of wild strawberries, blackberries, ripe raspberries, and rose petals. It’s a light-bodied wine that […]

Does Prosecco Go Bad? How to Tell? And Best Tips!

Does Prosecco Go Bad? How to Tell? Best Tips! Quick Answer: The short answer is YES, Prosecco can go bad, but how long it takes to go bad depends on how it’s stored and handled. Prosecco is a popular sparkling wine that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. Because it’s an affordable […]

Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée – WineO Mark Review

Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvée – WineO Mark Review Wine Stats Grape Variety: 41% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc Vintage: 2019 ABV: 14.5% Wine Region: Sonoma County, California Flavor Profile: Dark fruits, oak, chocolate, earth, and spices Average Price: ~$24 WineO Mark Review One of my favorite red blends […]

From Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc: A French White Wine Guide

Our Guide to French White Wine | All The Best Regions France is the most renowned wine-producing country in the world. And its widely known that their red wines are among the best in the world. But some people don’t know French white wines are also among the finest and most diverse in the world. […]

A Guide to White Zinfandel: Once the Most Popular Wine in the US

Guide to White Zinfandel: Once the Most Popular Wine in the US Quick Overview: Sweet, Fruity, and Cheap! The wine was invented in 1975 and quickly became a favorite in the 1980s and 1990s. It then had a decline in popularity, but it is still considered the wine that introduced many Americans to drinking wine. […]

Does Champagne Go Bad? Tips To Tell If Its Gone Bad

Does Champagne Go Bad? Our Best Tips! So, you still have a bottle of Champagne in the fridge, and now wondering if it’s still good enough to drink? The last thing you would probably want to do is to throw away a perfectly good bubbly. That would be a waste for leftover Champagne! To answer […]