Pinot noir is a popular red wine made from the thin-skinned Vitis vinifera grape of the same name. These plants can be tricky to grow, which is why pinot noir is often called the “heartbreak grape.” ...

Paintings from ancient Egypt show the harvesting of grapes and the making of wine. Mesopotamian murals illustrate elites rai ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about some of the most popular white wine grapes. This week, I thought I would focus on classic red wine grapes that most people love. There’s no question certain grapes are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cathrine Todd is a New York City-based writer who focuses on wine. Álvaro Comenge, the sales director of Bodegas Comenge and the ...

In a quiet lab at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center, surrounded by wine glasses, Renee Threlfall and John Clark spent time listening -- listening for the aromatic and flavor ...

(Note - This article is part of an on-going, occasional series about some of the most frequently asked questions about wine. If you have a question about wine, please feel free to contact the author ...