Dusan Jelic The Role of Oak and Barrel Aging Oak and barrel aging play a transformative role in shaping a wine’s flavor, structure, and character. From the elegant spice of French oak to the bold vanilla notes of American oak, each type and toas... Nov 23, 2025
Dusan Jelic International Tempranillo Day 2025 AI Summary: Tempranillo, Spain’s flagship red grape, is celebrated on November 13, 2025 (second Thursday in November). This guide explains origins, key regions (Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, La Manch... Nov 12, 2025
Dusan Jelic International Merlot Day 2025 Merlot is the wine world’s smooth talker, soft, silky, and effortlessly seductive. From its deep ruby hues to its plush flavors of black cherry, plum, and chocolate, Merlot invites you in with a whisp... Nov 6, 2025
Dusan Jelic Xinomavro Day 2025 Every year on November 1, wine enthusiasts around the world mark International Xinomavro Day, a celebration dedicated exclusively to Greece’s signature red grape, Xinomavro. In 2025, this date falls o... Oct 31, 2025
Dusan Jelic International Champagne Day 2025 International Champagne Day 2025 is set for Friday, October 24. It’s a day dedicated to celebrating the history, artistry, and global love for Champagne. It honors a singular luxury: sparkling wine fr... Oct 23, 2025
Djordje Milivojevic Sonoma vs Napa: What’s the Difference? California is home to two of the world’s most famous wine regions: Napa Valley and Sonoma County . Just an hour north of San Francisco, they sit side by side—yet their personalities couldn’t be more d... Napa Sonoma Oct 20, 2025
Dusan Jelic Chianti Classico Explained The name alone transports you to sun-washed Tuscan hills and winding, cypress-lined roads. Imagine timeless stone villages where life moves slowly and wine flows generously. It’s a landscape painted i... Tuscany Oct 17, 2025
Dusan Jelic International Prokupac Day 2025 Behind Prokupac lie centuries, but behind Prokupac Day only a decade, and what a decade it has been. In just ten years, it has united winemakers and wine lovers alike, and the story is only beginning.... Oct 13, 2025
Dusan Jelic International Pinotage Day 2025 International Pinotage Day is celebrated each year on the second Saturday of October, a day dedicated to recognizing South Africa’s unique contribution to the wine world. In 2025, this special day fal... Oct 10, 2025
Dusan Jelic International Vranac Day 2025 Every year, wine lovers, vintners, and cultural enthusiasts gather to honor one of the Balkans’ most prized treasures: the Vranac grape. Celebrated annually on October 5, International Vranac Day shin... Oct 4, 2025
Dusan Jelic Orange Wine Day 2025 Introduction to Orange Wine Day 2025 Every year on October 6, wine lovers around the world mark Orange Wine Day. This lesser-known wine holiday celebrates one of the oldest yet most misunderstood wine... Oct 4, 2025
Djordje Milivojevic Discovering Appassimento What Makes Appassimento Unique Curious about what happens when iconic Spanish grapes meet an ancient Italian technique? Santalba Amaro from Rioja is a bold experiment—uniting Spain’s beloved Tempranil... Sep 28, 2025
