It can be hard to keep up with wine's ever-changing world. There are many grape varieties, producers, and regions to explore. Just when you think that you have mastered your favorite bottles, new wine is released.
You don't have to give up your favorite time-honored drinks. For curious drinkers who are eager to learn more, it can be rewarding and fun to discover the latest trends.
These half-dozen wine varieties that are most loved by wine enthusiasts might be the perfect way to introduce you to your new wine obsession.
Alpine
The hottest wines are those from mountainous regions in Europe like France's Jura, Savoie, Germany, Austria, northern Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland. These regions tend to produce rich-flavored whites, as well as reds with a light body and a lot of texture. They also produce earthy and spicy reds. These appealing qualities are due to long days of sunshine, which allows grapes to develop optimal flavors in conjunction with high-elevation vineyards where cool temperatures preserve the wines. This wine is good tasting wine for beginners.
Basque Cider
Basque cider, while not a wine is what wine lovers are turning to when they need a break from the grapes. These Spanish specialty ciders are not like the semisweet hard ciders you can find on supermarket shelves. They are tart and earthy and have funky flavors that will appeal to those who love sour beers and people who enjoy fermented foods such as kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi, and sauerkraut. To get maximum foam, you can serve these ciders as they are in the Basque region.
Fruit-Grape Blends
This new category is one of the most interesting in wine. All over the world, winemakers are trying to combine grapes with other fruits, such as apples, pears, and plums. This creates a kind of mashup between wine, cider, and wine. These dry, thirst-quenching blends can be made by fermenting the fruits together or later by blending them. However, they all share one thing in common: They taste like a grown-up juice box.
Pet-Nat
Pet-nat is the ultimate party drink, and it's everywhere lately. Pet nats are not new. They have existed since the birth of Champagne. Pet-nat, unlike Champagne, finishes fermentation in the bottle and does not require a second round. This leaves a little bit of sugar behind. Pet-nat is a lively, crisp, and frothy wine. It can be identified by its cloudy appearance, crown-cap seal, and its bright orange color. It is typically lower in alcohol than sparkling wines and has finer bubbles and a delightful freshness.
Piquette
Piquette is another wine-adjacent beverage that's suddenly all the rage but not really new. It uses an innovative "upcycling” technique to provide a light, easy-drinking experience that's less likely to leave you with a hangover. This fizzy drink is named after the French word "prickle" and dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans. Piquette is more of a wine byproduct than actual wine. It is made by adding water and grape pomace, (leftover skins and seeds, and pips), to the standard winemaking process. This allows any sugar to referment and creates low-key alcohol and bubbles.
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