Californian wineries produce the vast majority of the wine that the rest of the United States consumes. When you visit St. Helena, you might be just a little overwhelmed! Let’s discuss the most prominent types of red wine to come from the Napa Valley. While you won’t become an expert overnight, hopefully this information can guide your tastings and food-pairings during your visit. (And once you’re home too, with those bottles you bought as ‘souvenirs.’) Continue reading “Wine 101: All About the Reds”
Wine 101: the Varietals of Napa Valley
What’s this? Your winery doesn’t produce muscato? Tempranillo? Pinot blanc? Petit verdot?! We have the scoop on wine varietals of Napa, so you’ll never have to leave with that bitter aftertaste of disappointment.