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28 Reasons You Should Have a Glass of Wine Tonight

1 You had an AWESOME day. Let’s celebrate! 2 You had a crummy day. Nothing a little wine-ing won’t fix. 3 Your day was fine. But this is your last chance to make it AWESOME! 4 You made it through the day. It’s the little things, right? 5 You seriously need a moment of Zen.…

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Virtual Happy Hours with WAID

Virtual Happy Hours with WAID We’ve missed seeing you at the WAID studio! In-person wine classes are still canceled due to the COVID-19 safety measures, but that isn’t going to stop us from talking about wine. We’re hosting low-cost virtual classes – our way of spreading a little happiness during this trying time. So pour…

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Meet us in California in…2022?

The bad news: Due to COVID-19 concerns, we canceled our Santa Barbara reservations for Summer 2020. The good news: We hope to reschedule in 2022! Please contact Serena if you are interested in joining us in wine country.   There is nothing like experiencing wine country and seeing where the magic is made. So we…

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Are You in the Sip Club Yet?

What Am I Drinking?! is happy to bring together our love of wine and our appreciation of our loyal wine community! We are thrilled to introduce you too… Sip Club! Our new loyalty program allows you to do what you already do, enjoying wine education with us, and get rewarded for it at the same…

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The WAID Studio is Turning 2!

Yes, the WAID studio is all grown up and celebrating on April 27th! It is with the loving support of our community and wine family that we will ring in our new year. Thank you for bringing us to this point! Fun Fact: Did you know that our founder Serena has been helping people answer…

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Oh My Awards! Thanks for Supporting WAID

We are humbled to accept two amazing local awards – all thanks to your support! What Am I Drinking?! received a 2019 LOVE Award by Main Line Parent for “Best Wine Education.” We are proud to offer at the WAID studio an accessible and relaxed environment where everyone can learn about wine. We appreciate each…

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Thank you: Main Line Today ‘Best of’ Awards

Thank you: Main Line Today ‘Best of’ Awards Thank you, to our local friends for the nominations and votes, ultimately giving WAID the nod as Main Line Today’s ‘Best Girls’ Night Out.’ We are honored to provide a fun evening out for our visitors, and are humbled by your votes. But not to worry, guys,…

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WAID is now a ReCORK Partner

We’ve had a number of class attendees ask what to do with corks. Cork is a renewable resource, but it takes a decade of growth between each harvest. Luckily, while we wait, cork can be recycled and reused. ReCORK, North America’s largest natural wine cork recycling program, has recycled more than 70 million wine corks.…

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The Reason Your Wine Has Tears

The reason your wine has tears Legs, tears, lacing, church windows. We’ve stared at the meditative spectacle of droplets streaming down the side of our glass. And even cherished them, certain it was a sign of Wine Greatness. But, unfortunately, wine tears do not necessarily equate to high quality wine. So what are they really? Tears…

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Merlot: The Less-Popular Half-Sibling

I love the question “what do you do?” because a) I think I have the greatest job on the planet, and b) it opens the door for some fun discussion. A new acquaintance recently asked me for some red wine recommendations. So I asked about his preferences: “Cab, Merlot, Pinot Noir?” His response – which is…

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What Am I Drinking?: Easter

What am I drinking for Easter? My pick this holiday was a brut rosé Champagne. Sure, pink is festive. But being brut (dry) it plays nicely with traditional brunch foods, deviled eggs, ham, and those sugary Easter treats. You can find one for as little as $15… or splurge a bit. See other posts related to:…

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Our Take on “Proper” Stemware

I’m in the process of shopping for a new set of stemware for my personal collection. While you can drink wine effectively from a red solo cup or a $150 crystal Riedel, sorry, the aromas just aren’t quite the same (Ah yes, I detect a slight bouquet of plastic…). I’ve oft been asked whether it…

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