Author: Side Hustle Wino

As though I have been bitten by a bug, I am suddenly obsessed with learning about wine. Not only the tastes and smells and varietals, but viticulture and history. It seems the more you learn, the less you know and in the pursuit of knowledge, an entire lifestyle devoted to the grape unfolds.

Greek-ing Out on Xinomavro From Naoussa

I think it is a universal truth that most people shy away from things they can’t easily pronouns. This is a huge hurdle for Greek wines. Here are phonetic spellings to help out with this grape and this region. Xinomavro pronunciation: “ksee-noh-mah-vroh” Naoussa pronunciation: “now-oo-sa” May was a great wine month for me, as I…

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Beaujolais Today – A Peek Inside the Region

Premiere Cru designations will validate the efforts and passion of a region that puts it heart and soul into the wines they make. Not only making beautiful and elegant wines, but having led the way in doing so with a deep sense of responsibility for the environment.