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The 6 Best Pinot Grigio Wines
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Spec’sology Blog, Wine10 Must-Try Malbecs
Spec’sology Blog, WineMalbec wines are known for their exotic flavor, deep purple color, and for being the quintessential big red. They’re made from a dark variety of grapes that are tricky to mature properly without the topography of a valley and an equatorial climate. Malbec wines require a lot of sunlight and high elevation spots, making them not as common as other red wines in the west. That’s why most Malbecs are sourced from South America and Southern parts of Europe.
The Malbec grape originates from Fra... Read More
Best Pinot Noirs Under $30
Spec’sology Blog, WinePinot Noir is one of the world’s most popular red wines. It’s made from black-skinned grapes that thrive in a narrow spectrum of cooler climates. It’s also notoriously difficult to grow. When done right, it produces lighter-bodied wines of elegance, complexity and longevity. They also pair wonderfully with almost everything you’ll have on your Thanksgiving table!
Now let’s get to raising the bar on raising a glass with a collection of excellent Pinot Noirs that won’t b... Read More
Best Texas Wineries
Spec’sology Blog, WineIn case you needed another excuse to visit the Texas Hill Country, there are now even more award-winning Texas wineries to visit!
There are more than 400 wineries in Texas which makes us the 5th largest wine producing state in the nation. The Lone Star State is home to eight American Viticultural Areas ranging from the North-Central Region, to the South-Eastern Region, and the Trans-Pecos Region.
Below you’ll find some of our favorite wineries in Texas that’ll have you raising a glass ... Read More
Highly Rated Texas Wines
Spec’sology Blog, WineThe Best Chiantis For Every Budget
Spec’sology Blog, WineChianti, pronounced “kee-on-tee”, is a red wine blend from the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy, made primarily with Sangiovese grapes. You used to see it in a squat bottle wrapped in straw, but now days most producers use standard bottles and have left the straw off completely.
The history of Chianti dates back to at least the 13th century with the earliest incarnations of Chianti as a white wine. Over the years, Chianti has evolved into the red blend you see today.
The first known ... Read More
The Best Summer Chardonnays Under $30
Spec’sology Blog, WineIf you love white wine, specifically chardonnay, but don’t want to break your budget, you’re in luck as these are some of the best chardonnay wines under $30 that are both delicious and wallet-friendly.
Chardonnay is native to Burgundy where winemakers embrace a spectrum of styles, from steely, edgy, and chalky to creamy, rich, and golden. Because the grape is so easy to grow, it’s now ubiquitous around the globe, planted in wine regions from Chile to California to New Zealand.
Chard... Read More