A Beginner's Guide to Greek Wine
By Joshua Cohen
Don’t forget the weather: sunny and dry. Greece enjoys an incredibly high annual number of sun hours, a feature that not only attracts German tourists but also makes it possible...
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Aglianico: An FAQ
By Jeff Patten
What is Aglianico? Aglianico is a grape variety grown in Southern Italy, mostly in Campania and Bascilicata. Most experts consider Aglianico to be one of Italy's "noble" varieties, alongside Sangiovese...
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A Brief History of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
By Jeff Patten
...in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, there was a castle that the pope lived in. In the 14th century a castle was built on the hill over the village. This was during the Avignon...
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Sauvignon Blanc FAQ's
By Jeff Patten
What is Sauvignon Blanc? It is a white wine grape variety. It's "home" is in the Loire Valley, but it is one of the French grapes, like Chardonnay, that has...
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Barbaresco & Barolo: Top 5 Differences
By Jeff Patten
They are both made 100% from Nebbiolo grown in the Langhe. But Barolo and Barbaresco are clearly not the same wine. What's the difference? The easy answer is the legal...
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VIDEO: Breaking Down the Last 10 Bordeaux Vintages
By JR Thomason
For some time now, we've had a goal of shooting videos to educate and entertain wine enthusiasts near and far. Though we are now out of January, the month when...
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Burgers and Chinon in the Neighborhood
By flatironwines Admin
Flatiron Wines is surrounded by some of the finest restaurants in the United States, indeed - some of the best on the world. It is true - in New York...
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Edges of Burgundy: Pernand-Vergelesses
By Jeff Patten
More so than any of the other villages covered in this Edges of Burgundy series, Pernand-Vergelesses qualifies for its Edges status thanks to both its red wine and its white...
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Just the Facts: Corked Wine
By Jeff Patten
Here are the facts you need to know about corked wine!
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I want to learn about wine. Where do I start?
By Jeff Patten
I drank wine long before I wanted to learn about wine. Then one day I drank a delicious bottle of wine. I immediately decided it was time to start figuring...
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Seven Rules for When to Open Meursault
By Jeff Patten
In the world of fine white wine, perhaps no name resonates quite as much as that of Meursault. It's the kind of wine that everyone knows is pretty good. It...
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How Important Are Vintages?
By Jeff Patten
A lot of people out there are obsessed with vintages. There are lots of forces at work here. First, there are the wine geeks who have nothing better to do...
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10 Top Vintages to Get Ready For Now
By Jeff Patten
Collectors, how will you allocate your budget in the buying season coming up? Here would be my top picks based on what's available or coming into the marketplace these days.
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