Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Grigio - what’s the difference? 🥂 Here we’re speaking to the Italian style of growing Pinot Gris, aka Pinot Grigio, which is bright, zippy, and fresh. It also tends to have grapefruit flavors. While Sauvignon Blanc is also zippy and fresh, it has more characteristics of grass, herbs, granny smith apple, and lime. Which of these popular white wines do you prefer? Tell us in the comments! #GarysWine #whitewine #winelover
Last week, we hosted Bezel winemaker Jane Dunkley at Gary’s Madison 🍷 Part of the Cakebread Cellars family, Bezel wines come from Central California. Watch to learn more about this exciting NEW lineup of wines! #GarysWine #wine #winemaker #WomensHistoryMonth
2025 is the 100th birthday of Pinotage! 🍷💯 What is Pinotage? A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, Pinotage is South Africa’s signature grape variety. It has notes of dark fruit, spice, and game, making it a great pairing for grilled meats and hearty stews. What better way to kick off South African Wine Week than with a glass of Pinotage? Try the Kanonkop Wine Estate Pinotage, available at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace! #GarysWine #SouthAfricanWine #winelover | Wines of South Africa
Pot Still vs Single Malt Whiskey - what’s the difference? 🍀 First off, both they’re both made entirely of barley. However, pot still can only be 30% malted barley, which gives it more savory, rich, cereal characteristics, as the fermentation doesn’t go as easily for the yeast. Single malt is made of entirely malted barley, which gives it cleaner, fruity, herbal notes. Which type of whiskey do you prefer? #GarysWine #whiskey #whiskeylover #stpatricksday | Redbreast Whiskey
This week the Gary’s team met with Victor Ordóñez from Jorge Ordóñez Selections, one of the top Spanish wine importers in the country 🥂 They tasted through a bunch of wines to consider bringing to the Gary’s stores. Two especially stood out - watch to learn more! #GarysWine #wine #winelover
This bourbon is less than half the price of the Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Port Finish Bourbon 🥃The Gary’s Private Selection Angel's Envy Bourbon is now in stores - and it’s truly exceptional! Finished in Sherry, it has a characteristics of toasted walnuts, candied pecan, vanilla, and caramel. A true treat for any bourbon lover! #GarysWine #bourbon #bourbonlover
This Italian wine comes from one of the most reputable families in Verona! 🍷 Made by female winemaker Maddalena Pasqua di Bisceglie, the Musella Valpolicella Ripasso is full bodied and velvety, with beautiful dark fruit flavors and notes of chocolate, leather, and a hint of vanilla. Pair it with roasted meats and hearty pasta dishes. Cheers! #GarysWine #wine #italianwine #WomensHistoryMonth
Why doesn’t your Champagne bottle have a year on it? 🍾 Most Champagnes are actually non-vintage, which means they’re a blend of wines from different years. Why do this? As Champagne is a cool climate for grape growing, some vintages turn out more tart, while some are more fully ripe. Therefore, a lesser vintage may be blended with a more powerful vintage in order to maintain consistency in the style. #GarysWine #champagne #winelover
Why are Italian wines named after the area, not the grape variety? Today, we’re talking more geography, less wine (kidding). Comparable to the US states, Italy is divided into 20 regions, or regioni. Each region contains areas where grapes are grown, and these areas are used in the names of Italian wines. Two examples: the Nobile di Montepulciano comes from the town Montepulciano in Tuscany, which is 1 of the 20 regions of Italy. The grape used is Sangiovese. We also have the Piemonte Rosso, or “red from Piedmont,” which is made from a blend of grapes. Remember this the next time you’re Italian wine shopping! #GarysWine #italianwine #wineeducation | Montalbera Terra del Ruchè
Cabernet Sauvignon vs Malbec - what’s the difference? 🍷 Although Malbec is from a similar part of France, the grape varieties have many differences. Malbec is very ripe, plush, and not as tannic as Cabernet Sauvignon. It can also have a blueberry characteristic, and tends to be a softer style of wine versus Cabernet. Which do you prefer - Cabernet or Malbec? #GarysWine #winetime #winetips #wine
Did you know that the Super Tuscan is one of the most famous wine blends from Italy? 🍷 Similar to a Bordeaux-style, Super Tuscans are most commonly blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. They're unique because they're made from grapes not indigenous to Italy. Here we have examples of some of the most glamorous, powerful Super Tuscans - if you're looking to treat yourself, start with one of these gorgeous wines! #GarysWine #winelover #italianwine | Marchesi Antinori | Ornellaia
Just getting into French wine? Start in the southern Rhone Valley 🍇 Southern Rhone wines are predominantly Grenache, making them softer and fruit-driven, without too much of those tannic, earthy, mineral characteristics. So if you're just arriving in France after California, make your first stop the Southern Rhone Valley! #GarysWine #winelover #frenchwine
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