3 Reasons Not to Worry About Sulfites in Wine
SULFITES (ack!) – that deadly monster-chemical lurking in our wine, causing trouble and spurring headaches! Right?! Well, not necessarily. The mandatory mention on the label does make sulfites out to be…
What Exactly is a Rosé Wine
If you were under the impression pink wines are syrupy-sweet blends of red and white wine, you aren’t alone – thanks to the reputation of White Zinfandel. As it turns out,…
Roses are Red, and Wine is Too
With the big day fast approaching, you may be wondering, “What kind of bouquet do I get for my dear Valentine?” This is a perfect opportunity to pop open an…
What’s the Deal with Wine Blends?
One of our followers wrote in: “What’s the deal with the cheap wine blends in the grocery store? Are they kind of like sandwiches made with Thanksgiving leftovers?” Yep – that’s…
7 Tips for Winning with Wine This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is special. How nice to have a major holiday that, instead of revolving around gift giving, revolves around sharing and caring. Surely, you never feel overwhelmed by the pressures…
Open Sesame: What Openers Do the Pros Use?
In my wine 101 workshops, I say the first step in tasting wine is “see.” And with a harmonic chorus of ohhs and ahhs, we all look at the wine in our…
Creepy-Good Halloween Candy Pairings
It’s that time of year. And once again you’re faced with that grisly question: Which Halloween candy can you sneak with your glass of wine. No tricks here. These are…
Gasp! Stemless Glassware?!
Stemless glassware is all the rage these days – up there with pumpkin-spice lattes, man buns, yoga pants, and kale chips. Meanwhile, the wine enthusiasts of the world have warned us…
A Pinot By Any Other Name…
I sucked back the tears, trying my very hardest not to let the stinging disappointment steal my smile. She placed a frosty glass of white wine in front of me…
Where Do The Aromas Come From?
So, do they put vanilla in this? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked this question, by friends and winery visitors alike. And while wine professionals sure do…
To Chill or Not to Chill
Watch for our tips about the ideal temperature to serve wine. See other posts related to: First Name* Last Name Email* Be sure to double-check your spelling! This iframe contains the logic…
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