Drew Barrymore’s First Wine: Promising Pinot Grigio

Drew Barrymore has been a child actress, adult star, film producer and director, humanitarian and philanthropist, author of an autobiography, and brand model for CoverGirl and Gucci jewelry. She has... read more

Warm Weather Wines

Warm Weather Wines
It’s been touch and go for a bit there, but I believe it is now safe to say we are in warm weather season. Let me clearly state that this is different from the upcoming Triple H season, when... read more

Pot Wine Is Reportedly Big in California

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Marijuana seems to be a trend lately, and not just because 4/20 is coming up. The Daily Beast reports that pot wine is starting to gather a following in California wine country. Vintners are... read more

Tax Day Wine Pairings For Every Type Of Return

Tax Day Wine Pairings For Every Type Of Return
It’s said that only two things are certain in this world: death and taxes. We, at Bottlenotes, have a third certainty: good wine exists at any price. So whether the taxman giveth or taketh away... read more

Can We Pick on Something Besides Wine for a Change?

Can We Pick on Something Besides Wine for a Change?
The wine industry is just such an easy candidate for the "pretentious snob" award. Yes, wine experts (and wannabes) can sometimes be pompous fuddy-duddies and smug little know-it-alls. And... read more

5 Wines of Portugal

5 Wines of Portugal
With all the recent focus on things like chardonnay and white rhône blends, it's easy to overlook the fact that not every region or variety is so widespread to warrant two weeks of intense... read more

Researchers Discover Carcinogens in Alcoholic Beverages

Researchers Discover Carcinogens in Alcoholic Beverages
Passionate wine drinkers are aware of the many substances found in their wines. Things like acids, tannins, and resveratrol float around in every glass. A new study has found that carcinogens can be... read more

7 Italian White Wines Worth Tasting

7 Italian White Wines Worth Tasting
Are you drinking enough Italian whites? Probably not. In fact, you’ve probably never even heard of some of these wines. I found a wine new to me as well, and I loved it. How cool is that?... read more