William: Hi there, grape explorers! It's William and Madison back again, and this time we're checking out the sun-loving Grenache grape. Madison: Absolutely, William. Let's start with its color. Grenache wine isn't as dark as Syrah, but it's still pretty deep. It's like when we use our red markers for our art projects, but not pressing too hard. William: Grenache is believed … [Read more...] about Grenache
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Sauvignon Blanc
William: Hey there, future sommeliers! I'm William, and with me is my sister, Madison. Today we're exploring the thrilling world of Sauvignon Blanc, a grape as lively and versatile as the best Pokémon characters! Madison: That's right, William! Even though we're not old enough to taste wine, we can learn so much about it. Let's start with the color. Sauvignon Blanc is often … [Read more...] about Sauvignon Blanc
Nebbiolo
William: Hello there, grape fans! William and Madison here, and today we're adventuring into the world of the Nebbiolo grape. It's like the story line of our favorite Star Wars movie—distinctive and full of surprises! Madison: Right you are, William. Looking at Nebbiolo wine, it has a deceptive light brick red color, kind of like the sunsets we watch when we're at Mimi's beach … [Read more...] about Nebbiolo
Syrah
William: Hello everyone, it's William and Madison back with another fun journey into the world of grapes. Today we're exploring the powerful and intriguing Syrah, or as some call it, Shiraz. Madison: That's right, William. First, let's look at the color. Syrah is deep and dark, like the night sky when we're camping out in our backyard. It's even darker than our friend Cabernet … [Read more...] about Syrah
Pinot Noir
William: Hi everyone, it's William and Madison back again on KidSomm.com! Today, we're diving into the world of Pinot Noir, one of the most captivating and elusive grapes out there. Madison: That's right! When we first look at Pinot Noir, it's often lighter in color than most red wines. Think about the time we made that strawberry cake, William. The soft blush of the wine is … [Read more...] about Pinot Noir
Gewürztraminer
William: Hello grape friends! It's your pals William and Madison, and today we've got an adventure with a fun-to-say grape: Gewürztraminer. Madison: Absolutely, William. When we observe Gewürztraminer, it has a unique color among white wines, kind of like the deeper yellow of a ripe pineapple. It reminds me of the sunsets we watch at Garden City beach. William: That's a great … [Read more...] about Gewürztraminer
Sémillon
William: Hello again, wine explorers! It's William and Madison, back on track for another grape journey. This time, we're diving into the world of Semillon. Madison: That's right, William. When we observe Semillon, it's like looking at liquid gold. Not as light as some white wines, but not too dark either, kind of like the the yellow of a ripe banana. William: Great … [Read more...] about Sémillon
Cabernet Sauvignon
William: Hey everybody! It's your favorite kid sommeliers, William and Madison. Today, we're switching gears to a bold and robust grape, the Cabernet Sauvignon. Madison: That's right, William. Cabernet Sauvignon is like one of the main characters in our Spy Camp books—bold, complex, and always exciting. Let's start with the color. This wine is deep and dark, almost like the … [Read more...] about Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Madison: Hi there, fellow wine explorers! I'm Madison, and with me is my big brother, William. Today, we're bringing you into the exciting world of Chardonnay, a grape that's as diverse and versatile as the characters in our favorite books and video games! William: Chardonnay has a rich history, dating back thousands of years. The grape is believed to have originated in the … [Read more...] about Chardonnay