Selecting the Perfect Holiday Wine Do not get overwhelmed with the idea of choosing the perfect wine for the holidays. There is not just one! There are so many options…
The most effective way to appreciate wine is to learn how to taste like the professionals. The more knowledge you have about wine styles, climate, varietals and winemaking techniques, the…
Do first impressions matter? Absolutely! Like with everything, first impressions matter. If you were served a hazy, tawny, shaded glass of wine when you ordered a Sauvignon Blanc, you would…
I hear many people say they like sweet wine. Instead of assuming what they are drinking, it prompts me to ask more questions to figure out what they like about…
What Can Tasting Wine Teach Us about Life? The quick answer: More than you think! Let me ask you a question: have you ever thought about the difference between drinking…
Sugar is at the heart of what makes winemaking possible but is often misunderstood. What is residual sugar? Alcoholic fermentation is the critical process that turns grape juice into wine.…
What is “orange wine”? First of all, it’s not made from oranges. Skin-contact wine Sometimes referred to as “skin-contact wine”, it is a rare white wine made using an ancient…
Sparkling Wines: They are not all equal Sparkling wines range in price from about $7 to over $200, so what is the difference? Grape Varietals Each wine producing region specializes…
While living in Europe, visiting Christmas markets was high on our list each year. We got all bundled up and strolled through the markets while sipping on hot mulled wine,…
