Grenache: The Underdog Grape That Quietly Won Everything

Grenache is the wallflower at the wine party who turned out to be infinitely more interesting than everyone thought. Lighter, fresher, more elegant—it's the red wine equivalent of a perfect summer evening.

Provence Wine: There's More to It Than Rosé

Provence is more than pale pink wine: a guide to its proper rosé, the age-worthy reds of Bandol, and the salty whites worth hunting down.

Sangiovese: Italy's Greatest Grape, and It's Not Even Close

Sangiovese isn't just Italy's greatest grape—it's one of the world's most complex, most rewarding, most utterly magnetic red wines. Chianti, Brunello, Vino Nobile: all bowing to the same brilliant master.

Cabernet Sauvignon: The Cornerstone Wine No One's Talked Into Liking

Cabernet doesn't seduce you. It commands respect. If that sounds intimidating, that's rather the point.

Tuscany Wine: A Grand Tour in a Glass

A guide to Tuscany wine: the Sangiovese heartland of Chianti and Brunello, the Super-Tuscan rebellion, and the coast-to-hills spread of styles.

Barolo: Italy's King of Wines (and Why It's Worth the Wait)

A guide to Barolo: the Nebbiolo grape, why its pale colour lies about its power, the case for patience, and how it differs from Barbaresco.

Riesling: The Most Misunderstood Wine on the Planet

Glera: The Grape Behind Your Prosecco (and Why It Matters)

Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris: Same Grape, Completely Different Drinks

Rhône Valley Wine: Sun, Stone, and Syrah

A guide to Rhône Valley wine: Syrah on the northern cliffs, Grenache-led blends in the south, and how to drink Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône.

Chianti Wine: Far More Than a Straw-Covered Bottle

A guide to Chianti wine: the Sangiovese grape, what Chianti Classico and the black rooster mean, and why it's the ultimate food red.

Burgundy Wine: A Guide for the Curious (and Thirsty)

Burgundy intimidates almost everyone. It shouldn't. A no-gatekeeping guide to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and how to read the label without crying.