Yes to Wine ! The Wine Magazine
Welcome to Yes to Wine, the magazine that gives you great insights on the infinite world of wine. Wine education, wine culture and wine travel are the focus of this website. The goal is to demystify and deepen your knowledge of wine as we also learn new things everyday about this wonderful beverage. Tastings notes, great recommendations, encounters with winemakers, all in a not intimidating way. Red, white, rosé, sparkling or spirits for all tastes. From Tuesday night picks to high end wines for special occasions, there is wine for everyone and every budget. Enjoy the ride with us ! Thank you for being here !
The power couple of the Wine World
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts. Both judges on the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, they travel everywhere on the globe to taste more wines than ever. Writing for Wine Enthousiast and Robb Report, they also published wine books, the most recent being about white wines. We took some time to talk to that fun wine-loving couple.
How to detect wine faults
They are the worst enemies of our guilty pleasure! They are called oxidation, reduction, corked wine, Brettanomyces and others. How do we identify those faults when our glass of wine smells funny or has a strange color? And what can be done ? Follow the guide.
Should We Always Serve White Wine Before Red Wine ?
« White on red won’t go to your head; red on white and you’re out for the night », says the popular saying. So therefore should we always drink white wine before red wine ? But what about the reality?
Let’s fall in love with Cabernet Franc
We could call Cabernet Franc, the "father" of Cabernet Sauvignon. The "Cab Sauv" is indeed the result of a crossing between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Let's sample some interesting examples of this Daddy "Cab Franc" through different terroirs.
For the love of Chenin
I have often said that one of my favorite grape varieties is chenin. My trip to Montlouis-sur-Loire only confirmed my love for wines made from this grape variety. I admire its versatility (it can be produced in dry, semi-dry, sweet or sparkling wines) and its adaptability to different terroirs. By Marie-Hélène Boisvert If there is one thing I learned from my participation in the Montlouis on the rock event, it is that Chenin blanc has an energy of its own. The various tastings and conferences of winemakers also allowed me to grasp a little better what this grape variety...
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Sake for the Holidays ?
We are a few weeks away from Christmas… Have you already finished your shopping or are you still working on your menu? If you want to have original last minute ideas, this article is for you!
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A great Bordeaux at a great price
We can say all we want, but we always come back to the classics. And what could be more classic than a good bottle of Bordeaux? Let’s forget the increasingly overpriced “Grands Crus Classés” and focus on this consistent Château that will give you a lot of pleasure.
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Five delicious sparkling wines under 20$
Looking for some pretty affordable bubbles? Here are five sparkling wines from three different countries for an aperitif with friends or a family brunch.
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The Most Popular White Wine Grapes
How to find your way among the white grape varieties? Here are some points of reference to guide you.
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Spicewood Vineyards : Texas Wines with a Spanish Touch
With a vineyard covering no less than 32 acres, Spicewood is now considered as one of the largest vineyards in the Texan Hill Country. With Ron Yates at the helm since 2007, this estate has chosen the well-known Spanish varieties like Tempranillo, Graciano and Carignan as a way to differentiate themselves from others properties.
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A fantastic wine worthy of a cult
Can we produce a purer wine than water that fully respects Mother Nature? Jean Pierre Amoreau, owner of the legendary Château Le Puy, believes it and is crafting vintage after vintage a magnificent wine in a unique terroir.
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At What Temperature Should Wine be Served ?
The serving temperature has a great impact on the aromas and taste of the wine. By serving the nectar at the right temperature, you are sure to get the best experience in the glass. But what is the rule? Or rather what are the rules?
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What is Vegan Wine ?
Always on the lookout for trends, some are interested in vegan wine. After the organic wine, the natural wine and the orange wine, more and more wines are labelled with a vegan logo. But what does wine have to do with vegan products ?
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The Sour Residual Sugar in Wine Debate
The religion against residual sugar in wine is in full swing around the wine world. Too much residual sugar here, too much residual sugar there… But what exactly are we talking about ?
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The Best restaurants with the Best Swiss Wines
The “Swiss Wine Gourmet” platform, the free directory listing restaurants offering a fine Swiss wine list, has had a facelift.
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Reddy Vineyards : When Texas Wine Shines in Altitude
When we think about Texas, wine is probably not the first thing that comes to our mind. If they would grow grapes under the Lone Star legendary heat, that would probably transform into freshlessness wines. That way of thinking would be limitative and quite frankly misleading. Case in point : Reddy Vineyards.
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When artificial intelligence blends with wine tasting
Is there a more sensory activity than wine tasting? The aromas, the textures, the length in the mouth, everything is a matter of sensations perceived by the person who drinks the precious nectar. But in 2022, the famous artificial intelligence algorithms are getting involved. And one of the world’s most prestigious and serious wine tasting competitions is betting that everyone will win.
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The 30th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles to be held in Croatia
Istria, and more specifically the town of Poreč, will host the main tasting session of the competition dedicated to red and white wines. The tastings will take place in the region on 12, 13 and 14 May 2023.
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A nicely made Cava to share with friends
It’s Friday so it’s Wine Day and the weekend means it’s time to celebrate. So why not a sparkling wine?
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Where do tannins come from ?
When you get that drying sensation in your mouth while taking a sip of red wine, you are experiencing tannins. It is in fact the reaction of proteins found in saliva to these tannins that triggers this sensation. Explainations in this article…
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What about acidity in wine
Acidity is an essential constituent of wine. This is what gives the impression of freshness and the sour or tangy side of a white, a rosé or even a red wine. And we know it perhaps less, but the acidity also contributes to slow down the process of deterioration of the wine. Explanations.
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Three Killer Value French Red Wines
Picking wines from France can sometimes be intimidating. Let’s say that lack of language knowledge doesn’t help. This week, we are suggesting three wines from Southern France (Rhône Valley and Languedoc) and one from the famed Bordeaux area.
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Is there really some rasberry, green apple, vanilla and pepper in my wine ?
When professional tasters identify the aromas contained in a wine, they call on their personal memory of flavors. When they claim they can detect that this wine has aromas of plums, leather, cigar box, fresh cut hay, gooseberries and butterscotch, this may seem completely esoteric and even unlikely for the novice … And yet …
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Vinho Verde, anyone ?
First of all, vinho verde (pronounced Vigno verday) means green wine in Portuguese. But, do not expect to see a green apple color or in any way fluorescent like kryptonite that even Superman could not refuse. But I digress … In fact, in this case we do not speak of « green wine » but rather of « young wine ». And young, vinho verde is, since it is usually bottled from three to six months after the harvest. The vines grown to compose this one of a kind wine are located in the northwest of Portugal, in a region rather lush, thanks...
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Where do bubbles come from ?
Although this unorthodox « treatment » that could be called « Coca-Cola method » is practiced for some sparkling wines , the genuine beautiful bubbles actually come from a method a bit more complex and all-natural.
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Wine blending 101
When there are several varieties of grapes that are used for wine production, this is a blended wine. This technique is used around the world, from Bordeaux to Champagne and as far as Patagonia, Argentina and Australia.
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The new best sommelier from the Americas is from Argentina
The Argentine Valeria Gamper was chosen today the Best Sommelier of the Americas 2022 in the contest held in Chile by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI), together with the Association of Sommeliers of that country.
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The best summer-ready red wine : Frappato
Have you ever heard of the Sicilian grape Frappato? It is not always obvious to find some in wine stores because of its scarcity. However, it makes fruit forward wines with a high level of drinkability especially for the summer.
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Did you say bourbon ?
What is bourbon ? How do we make it ? And especially how to discover it through 3 good bottles ? Answers in this article…
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Merlot and the Sideways effect
You’ve probably already heard this famous replica from the mouth of actor Paul Giamatti who was answering his colleague Thomas Hayden Church in the now classic movie « Sideways »: « I’m Not Drinking Any F… Merlot » ! Believe it or not…
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Looking for the best Prosecco
If you are looking for the crème de la crème among the ocean of Prosecco found on our market, be aware that you need to look for the prestigious denomination of controlled origin and guaranteed (DOCG) Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Conegliano.
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