I’m going to make a confession.

The first wine I ever had was White Zinfandel. It came in a box. The box’s name was Franzia. Judge away.

The reason why I mentioned Franzia and White Zinfandel is because Zinfandel - white or red — is typically the wine, “gateway drug” It’s the weed of wine. Click to learn more about this grape that’s often the first wine many people drink.

Pinot Noir is the most complex grape around. If it were music, it would be Ornette Coleman on vinyl. Yeah, Pinot Noir is some serious shit.

Never has there been a more complex, intellectually stimulating varietal with layers and layers of aromas including mushroom, violets, barnyard - heck even sometimes you get forest floor!

For the intellectual types out there - this is a blogpost you do not want to miss out on.

Merlot is everybody in the Wine Biz’s best kept secret. Because of a little movie called, “Sideways,” everybody now hates the stuff. So let’s use this PR nightmare to our advantage and find ourselves some really good — and cheap — Merlot.

Pét nats are Champagne for cool kids.

Though they are technically the OG of sparkling wines, they entered the limelight in the modern era in the ‘90s - like Ska music and other good things.

So pop a crown cap off one of these bad boys, grab your glass, and get ready to party.

A lot of people ask me about Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris. They want to know what are the differences between the two grapes. Here’s the thing: Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for this varietal and Pinot Gris is just the French name. If Pinot Grigio were to have an astrological star sign, I’m sure it would be a Gemini because it is one grape with two very distinctive sides.

Orange wine isn’t just for hipsters anymore. Rosé can step aside, there’s a new extended skin contact wine in town.

Thurstqueen dishes everything you need to know about this #trending wine and what to expect once you go orange.

(Also #TBT to that one time my sister and I pretended we were both mob bosses in the early ‘90s)

Which Sauvignon Blanc are you? Check out the new post from Thurstqueen and find the perfect Sauvignon Blanc for your mood.

Let’s chat about the King of Grapes — Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is expensive because of its high status. If you’re a fan of this red varietal, be sure to check out some less expensive options the next time you’re looking to pick up a bottle of the stuff.

Gather ‘round my dears, and get your glasses ready. Today we’re going to discuss the basics. How wine is made. And how it gets to your glass!

Chardonnay is probably the grape equivalent to Marilyn Monroe. It is literally the most glamorous grape that ever existed. They don’t call this grape, “The White Queen,” for nothing.

Learn all about the different styles of Chardonnay and which one is right for your drinking needs.

I wanted to start this blog with a pop, a sparkle, and a splash so I figured I’d talk about one of my favorite subjects — BUBBLY WINES. Read this post if you’re looking to branch out and try some affordable bargain-priced sparkling wines.