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Right down the line, JL Chave releases are world-class: well-defined, balanced, and complex. The King of the Rhone indeed. There’s hardly a better choice for a collectible wine — one that has the chops to pass from generation to generation — than a bottle of Chave Hermitage.

Many of today’s natural wine growers and makers look back to the Beaujolais foundations installed by the Gang of Four. While more natural wine choices exist now more than ever, the originals still represent the category with validity, quality, and good taste. Here’s why their decisions still influence a changing industry.

Sicily marches to the beat of its own drum. In addition to being detached from Italy’s mainland, the island's unique topography and slew of indigenous grapes set its wine production apart from the rest of the country. Discover why Sicily is one of our favorite 'outer borough' Italian regions, here!

Love high acid wines? This one's for you. Get to know one of France’s smallest yet most interesting wine producing regions, featuring crisp whites and crunchy, thirst-quenching reds. Discover this stunning, mountain-influenced region through our Savoie 101. 

When we pop bubbles, we sip the best-- which means we stick to Grower Champagne. Check out our guide to Everything You Need to Know About Grower Champagne!

We love drinking delicious wine, though discovering it is half of the fun. After scouring the world’s most rugged viticultural regions, we’ve landed on some hidden gems that we absolutely can’t put down. Check out our latest finds and grab ‘em while you can.

France’s best known Chardonnay region is changing. We’re letting you in on some of its best kept secrets. Intrigued? Pour a glass and read on.

Spain continues to climb to the top of our list of delicious, affordable, and under-the-radar places for good wine. Read up on top regions, producers, & bottles to drink – then snag some wine before the world catches on.

Our love for Gamay from Beaujolais knows no limits. These chuggable, earth-driven wines are everything you want them to be: juicy, food-friendly, and perfect for sipping year-round. If you’re not already an avid Bojo drinker, we can almost guarantee that you will be soon. Read more.

We love California and all of its viticultural glory. However, there’s definitely a lot of subpar juice coming out of the Golden State. When it comes to California sipping, knowing how to pick your bottles is key. We’ve rounded up five quick tips on how to snag the best bang-for-your-buck options in a sea of California wine. Read more.

Regional Bourgogne wines (Bourgogne Blanc/Bourgogne Rouge) provide some of the best quality-to-price ratios on the market. When produced by the right vignerons, they receive just as much TLC as their more specifically designated counterparts. Read more to learn about why these Burgundy wines are some of the most underrated and best value bottles. 

With July 4th Weekend just around the corner, we’re taking this week to highlight our favorite places to drink domestic wine across the country. From wineries to restaurants to a handful of bars in between, these ten stops are certain to keep you hydrated from coast to coast. Strap your seatbelt on and get ready for a delicious virtual journey!

Bordeaux might be France’s most misunderstood wine region. Best known for classified Growth bottlings the region’s wine scene goes far beyond that. Home to crisp whites, dry (affordable!) reds & one of the most complex sweet wine productions. Read on to learn about the right vs left bank, classification systems & more.

We're always on the hunt for delicious cool climate whites and Austria never disappoints. Check out these five producers to taste the country's best! 

No French region over delivers like the Loire Valley. Known for thirst-quenching whites and chillable reds, these wines are the best of both worlds.

Comando G is one of Spain’s best-kept secrets and we’re here to let you in on it. Rayas-like aromatics meet Burgundian texture. Intrigued? Read on.

Our love for the Northern Rhône knows no limits, as the region is home to some of the world’s best winemakers. Here are five producers you need to know! 

Elegant and terroir-reflective, Pinot Noir creates some of the most in-demand bottles on the market. Here are 5 of our top regions for Pinot production!

At Verve Wine, we believe that not all Burgundy has to cost a fortune. Here are 6 of our favorite producers that offer an amazing quality to price ratio!