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 the so-called “sweet wine” they are...
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 wine and tasting wine? They...
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. During...
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 winemaking method that...
Sparkling Wines: They are not all equal Sparkling wines range in price from about $7 to over $200, so what is the difference? Franiacorta aging in the Berlucchi wine cellar. Grape Varietals Each...
Stephanie Roberts, WSET® Certified: 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...
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 to explore – wine varietals, styles, regions, producers,...
As you may have picked up by now, my friends and I love a friendly cocktail competition. After the Sangria competition for my birthday, we decided to continue with a margarita competition. There...
Food and wine pairing can be intimidating. But it does not have to be! There are two important steps to take to understand the relationship between food and wine. Identify the primary food and wine...
Sangria is for summer like mulled wine is for winter Traditional Red Wine Sangria Sangria originated in Spain and Portugal, and consists of red wine, chopped fruit, and some other ingredients like...
