shades of grape

The Wine Region Nobody Talks About (And Should)

- nelson, new zealand pinot noir, an underdog

May 17

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April 2026

A Donkey, Vouvray & Underrated Chenin!

- a myth, vouvray, chenin blanc, Loire & brain hardwiring,

Apr 29

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How Portugal's Bairrada wine region got their hands slapped & their vines pulled

-punishment, marquesses, & Baga grape

Apr 11

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March 2026

Mount Etna in a Glass: A Fun Grape You Haven’t Tried Yet

nerello mascalese, volcanic soils, cooling influences

Mar 21

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Dial into YOUR red wine frequency

-red & black fruit flavours, wine body, old-world & new-world styles

Mar 7

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February 2026

Italy Gave Us Wine Naming Puzzles, Hannibal Stories, and Excellent Rosé

Montepulciano legends, confusing regional naming overlaps, and rosé winemaking

Feb 6

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January 2026

Would 13th Century Monk-Soldiers Have Made Vermentino?

How the Knights Templars protected Jerusalem-bound pilgrims and founded a wine estate in Provence.

Jan 30

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Drink Better, With Ease!

-wine styles, design, Bordeaux & much more

Jan 23

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Margaret River’s Secret Weapon & Down Under Pioneers

-clones, small bunches, family trips & much more

Jan 16

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A Chilean Wine Story - From Grand Marnier to Vineyards

-a great-granddaughter, a unique subregion, a booze recipes, & much more

Jan 9

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Chablis - Once Paris' Wine to Purr-fect Chat-Blis Inspo

-cat calls, petits, soil types & much more

Jan 2

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December 2025

Champagne Problems and (Eventually) Clear Solutions

-guillotining, cloudy bottles, yeast & more

Dec 19, 2025

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