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What ABV Is Wine and Why It Matters for Your Next Bottle

Understanding What ABV Is Wine You are standing in the wine aisle, staring at a wall of bottles, and wondering how many glasses it will take before you lose your composure or how much of a punch that specific red…

Madeline Puckette · May 25, 2026 · 5 min read

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health & safety · red wine

How Many Calories Are Actually in Your Glass of Rosé?

Curious about the calories in your glass of pink? We break down the science of ABV and sugar to help you drink more thoughtfully.

May 25, 2026 · Natalya Watson · 7 min

Wine & Champagne

What the Legs on Wine Really Mean and How to Use Them

What are those “legs” and what do they tell you? You’re looking at a glass of wine, you give it a gentle swirl, and…

May 25, 2026 · Madeline Puckette · 5 min

sparkling wine · Wine & Champagne

Is Champagne Wine? The Truth About Bubbles and Labels

Yes, Champagne is unequivocally a wine. It is a specific, highly regulated style of sparkling wine produced in France, and it’s time to stop…

May 25, 2026 · Karan Dhanelia · 8 min

Wine & Champagne

Is Sauv Blanc Dry or Sweet? The Definitive Guide to Sauvignon Blanc

The Short Answer Sauvignon Blanc is almost exclusively a dry white wine. If you are asking yourself is sauv blanc dry or sweet, you…

May 25, 2026 · Pascaline Lepeltier · 5 min

Wine & Champagne

Whats the Difference Between Champagne and Wine? A Clear Explanation

Whats the Difference Between Champagne and Wine? When you ask what’s the difference between champagne and wine, you’re really asking if Champagne is just…

May 25, 2026 · Jancis Robinson · 3 min

sparkling wine · Wine & Champagne

Is Asti Champagne? The Truth About Italy’s Famous Sweet Bubbles

Many drinkers confuse the sweet, aromatic Italian Asti with French Champagne. We explain the difference and why its sweetness is a technical achievement.

May 25, 2026 · Madeline Puckette · 7 min

sparkling wine · Wine & Champagne

Is Asti Spumante Sweet? The Truth About Italy’s Iconic Sparkling

Yes, Asti Spumante is sweet, and that's exactly why you should be drinking it. We look at the production, the pairings, and why it…

May 25, 2026 · Natalya Watson · 7 min

Wine & Champagne

What is Wine? The Simple Fermented Truth Beyond Grape Juice

Most people overthink what wine actually is. They look for complex ingredient lists or assume it requires specific processes beyond fermentation. The direct answer…

May 25, 2026 · Peter Richards · 4 min

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