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28 Reasons You Should Have a Glass of Wine Tonight
Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, and moments that call for celebration—or consolation. Whether you’re on top of the world, in need of a pick-me-up, or simply enjoying the little joys of everyday life, wine has a way of elevating the moment. From pairing perfectly with your favorite meals to offering…
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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 yourself a glass of wine
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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.
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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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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
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 are the result of alcohol evaporation
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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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