More on the prominence of petit verdot in a moment. The professional panel of judges for the Governor's Cup competition reviewed more than 490 entries, commenting on each wine’s appearance ...

Over the last ten years Chile has gone from a minor player in the global wine industry to become the fourth largest exporter: 230 million gallons going to 131 countries, with China its major importer.

Single varietal Petit Verdot that goes great with real Swiss Gruyere cheese, we review the Trader Joe's Platinum Reserve Napa Valley Petit Verdot Lot 106. Petit Verdot from Napa Valley, California.

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Terroir is a powerful controller of the perceived enjoyment of wine, independent of the sensory characteristics of the wine itself. For traditionalists, such an approach will be anathema — it ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The world of wine — with all its varietals, regions, tasting techniques, and pairing rules — can ...

The best wines from the best vintages have exceptional aroma, finesse, intensity and length. By and large they are made in light- to medium-bodied style, without resorting to over-extraction or excess ...

The range of fruit flavours in the wine is largely influenced by the vintage and winemaker, covering cassis, blackcurrant, redcurrant, blackberry and mulberry in youth, developing into distinctive ...

Melissa has been writing in the food and wine industry for more than a decade. She contributes to local and national publications as a California Wine Appellation Specialist, with certification ...

Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor at PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2016 after graduating from The College of New Jersey and holding previous positions at Seventeen, CBS Radio and more.