Skin-contact and orange wine are frequently lumped together. But are they the same thing? Though all orange wines are made ...

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Chenin blanc is making a quiet comeback in Napa Valley, offering a fresh alternative to chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

As interest in locally made products continues to increase, adventurous consumers can look beyond the usual suspects – ...

The movie Ratatouille introduced the idea that in some alternate universe a rat could become a chef, cooking haute cuisine.

White wine appeared to increase the risk for cancer ... Alcohol consumption may increase the risk for some types of cancer, with the amount and frequency affecting risk. However, there is ongoing ...

German white wines are known for their fruity character, rich texture and crisp acidity. Many are lower in alcohol, making ...

Any white grape can be used to make orange wine. The most common varieties used are Pinot Gris, Zibbibo (Muscat), Xarel-lo, and Macabeo, as well as a number of Georgian varieties (Rkatsiteli ...

Most Champagne is a blend of two or three of these varieties. Alsace, which lies along the border with Germany in the east of France, produces mainly white wine. Unusually for France, it lists the ...

This light- to medium-bodied white wine comes in a range of guises from various environments, and its capacity to age trumps most varieties – even reds! Broadly speaking, semillon is light with ...

it challenges the widely held belief that red wine is inherently healthier than white wine. Both types contain ethanol, a known carcinogen, and neither should be considered 'safe' when it comes to ...

You may not realise it, but some of the world’s most admired wines are blends – a mix of different grape varieties. Many of ...