Regions
Wine regions around the world. Terroir, climate, and the styles they produce.
Argentina Wine Guide: Malbec, Mendoza, and Where to Start
Cover Mendoza, Malbec, Valle de Uco, Torrontés, high-altitude vineyards, and exactly where to start with Argentine wine.
Australia Wine Guide: Regions, Shiraz, and Where to Start
Barossa, McLaren Vale, Margaret River, Yarra Valley: what each Australian wine region tastes like, which grapes to know, and where to start.
Chile Wine Guide: Carmenere, Regions, and Where to Start
Chilean wine made simple. Maipo, Colchagua, Casablanca, Carmenere, Cab Sauv, Sauvignon Blanc, and exactly where to start for under $25.
Spain Wine Guide: Regions, Grapes, and Where to Start
Spanish wine made simple. Rioja, Ribera, Priorat, Rias Baixas, Tempranillo, the Crianza/Reserva/Gran Reserva system, and the best bottles to start with.
US Wine Guide: California, Oregon, and Where to Start
California, Oregon, Washington, New York: what each US wine region tastes like, what grapes to look for, and how to pick a bottle you'll actually enjoy.
Barossa Valley: Australia's Shiraz Capital Explained
What Barossa Valley wine actually is, why old-vine Shiraz costs what it does, Eden Valley's cooler side, and how much to spend. Plain-English guide.
Bordeaux Wine: A Plain-English Guide
What Bordeaux wine actually is, Left Bank vs Right Bank, the grapes, the labels, and how much to spend. The plain-English guide for everyday drinkers.
Burgundy Wine: The Plain-English Guide
What Burgundy wine actually is, the difference between red and white Burgundy, the classification system, and how to drink it without remortgaging.
Champagne Region: Grapes, Styles, and How to Buy
What Champagne actually is, the grapes, houses vs growers, sub-regions, styles like Blanc de Blancs, and how much to spend. Plain-English guide.
France Wine Guide: Regions, Grapes, Where to Start
A plain-English tour of French wine. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone, Loire, Provence: what each region tastes like and how to pick a bottle.
Italy Wine Guide: Regions, Grapes, and Where to Start
Italian wine made simple. The 20 regions, the grapes worth knowing, what DOCG means, and how to pick a bottle without overthinking it.
Loire Valley Wine: Regions, Grapes, and What to Buy
Loire Valley wine explained: Sancerre, Vouvray, Muscadet, and Chinon broken down by sub-region, grape, and taste so you stop guessing in the aisle.
Marlborough Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Sub-Regions, Styles
What Marlborough wine actually tastes like, the Wairau vs Awatere split, why NZ Sauvignon Blanc punches so hard, and how much to spend.
Mendoza Wine: Argentina's Malbec Heartland Explained
What Mendoza wine actually is, why altitude makes its Malbec different, the sub-regions worth knowing, and how much to spend for the good stuff.
Napa Valley Wine: Cabernet, AVAs, and What to Spend
What Napa Valley wine actually is, why its Cabernet rules the world, the AVAs worth knowing, and where the value hides. Plain English, no fluff.
Piedmont Wine: Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo Guide
Piedmont wine explained: Barolo vs Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato d'Asti. What it tastes like and how much to spend.
Provence Wine: Rosé, Bandol, Grapes, and Style
What Provence wine actually is, why its rosé set the world standard, the sub-regions, the grapes, and how much to spend. Plain English.
Rhône Valley Wine: Northern vs Southern, Grapes, Best Buys
What Rhône Valley wine actually is, how Northern and Southern Rhône differ, the grapes behind GSM blends, and why Côtes du Rhône is the smart buy.
Rioja Wine: Styles, Aging, and What to Spend
What Rioja actually is, how Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva differ, why it tastes like coconut, and the price sweet spot. Plain-English guide.
Sonoma Wine: Regions, Grapes, and What to Buy
Sonoma wine explained: cool coastal Pinot and Chardonnay, inland Zinfandel and Cab, how it differs from Napa, and how much to spend.
Tuscany Wine: Chianti, Brunello & Super Tuscans
What Tuscan wine actually is, the difference between Chianti and Brunello, what makes a Super Tuscan, and how much to spend. Plain English.
Wine Regions of the World: A Plain-English Guide
Old World vs New World, the major regions in each, how climate shapes style, and where to start drinking. The pillar guide for curious wine drinkers.