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Wine Regions

Explore the Valdobbiadene Wine Region Guide

Discover some of the world’s best sparkling wine in the Italian wine region of Valdobbiadene using Wine Folly’s Region Guide.

Videos

All About Dry Red Wine

Uncork the world of dry red wines–from bone dry to high tannin–and find out what these terms mean.

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Wine Antioxidants: A Greater Perspective

Wine antioxidants: we keep hearing about how good for us they are. But what are they, and why should we even care about them?

12 Classic Wine and Cheese Pairings You Must Try

Here are 12 classic wine and cheese pairings that can’t be missed. You might be surprised but Port and Stilton, Pinot Noir and Gruyere, and Champagne and Brie are matches made in heaven. See all twelve.

The Realist’s Guide to Keto Wine

Ideally, keto wines should have low alcohol (ideally 13.5% ABV or less) and little to no residual sugar. Here’s Wine Folly’s take on dieting with wine.

Merlot

Merlot is loved for it’s boisterous black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and chocolatey finish. On the high end, it’s often mistaken with Cabernet Sauvignon and commonly blended with it.

Understanding Napa Cabernet

By learning more about Napa’s great Cabernet wines, we can better understand what defines quality with this particular wine grape and seek its potential in both Napa Valley and other regions as well.

How To Choose The Best Wine Glasses For You

Certain wine glasses work better for specific wines. Find out why and how to select the best wine glass for your style of wine drinking.

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