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Dry Your Eyes: 'Wine Tears' Finally Explained by Science

Lifecycle of a Wine Grapevine | Wine Folly Great wines begin in the vineyard. Let's take a look at the lifecycle of a grapevine and learn how each season shapes the each year's vintage.

The Wines of Portugal (Organized by Region) | Wine Folly To many wine experts, Portugal is the last frontier of wine in Western Europe; there is still so much to be tasted and explored. So with all the excitement this region offers, let's take a look at what the major wines and regions there are to know.

A Tale of Two (Very Different) Chardonnays | Wine Folly Chardonnay: it's the world's most planted white grape and also the world's most polarizing wine: you either love it or hate it. I'm hear to show you that Chardonnay is way less obvious (and more nuanced) that you might have thought.

Introduction To Croatian Wines | Wine Folly Let's find out more about Croatia's most important wines and wine regions because they are delicious!

5 Reasons Why Great Wine Starts with Geography | Wine Folly When it comes to how geography influences wine, there’s no one rule that guarantees great wine, it’s more of a matter of connecting the dots – 5 dots to be exact: temperature, climate, elevation, soil type, and geopolitics.

Champagne vs Prosecco: The Real Differences | Wine Folly What are the differences between Champagne vs Prosecco and why does one cost so much more than the other? Find out more about these two special sparkling wines.

The Wine Regions of Greece (Maps) | Wine Folly This in-depth guide identifies the most important wines of Greece and where they grow. Use the map to learn more about the modern wines of Greece.

The Secret to Finding Good Beaujolais Wine | Wine Folly Want to know the secret to finding great Beaujolais wine? Learn the region. This handy little wine guide offers tricks to the region renown for its fruity Gamay-based red wines.