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The scene is set. You find yourself at a candlelit table in a charming restaurant, ready to embark on a sensory adventure through the world of food and wine. Then, the wine list arrives. You flip through the pages as …

When you’re sitting down to enjoy a glass of wine, the type of bottle closure used is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the choice between corked or capped wine has been a hotly debated topic …

Embarking on your wine journey should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. But in a world of hundreds of varieties of wine and thousands of types of grapes, knowing where to begin is an adventure all by itself. But fear …

Withitsrich tapestry of flavors, aromas, and textures, wine has the unique ability to transform a simple meal into a sumptuous feast for the senses. And while you’ll never hear me complaining about a good chocolate or cheese tasting, today we’re …

Serving wine isn’t just about filling glasses; it’s an intricate dance of tradition, a chance to showcase your hosting prowess, and an opportunity to spark engaging conversations. (And let’s be real, when done right it looks cool as hell). Wine …

Sulfites have garnered quite the unflattering reputation in recent years – but do they deserve it? And what exactly are they anyway? Let’s break it down. What are Sulfites and Why are They Used? Sulfites are naturally occurring compounds that …

Wine has a unique and beautiful language all its own. But from tasting terms to industry jargon, translating it can be overwhelming. Below you’ll find my essential wine glossary – broken down into tasting terms, wine words 101, and expert …

Oaky, lush, crisp, robust, supple – wine tasting is ripe with jargon that can feel intimidating to learn. But understanding wine doesn’t have to be as hard as some people make it out to be.  Utilizing a sommelier tool called …

The Best Wine Influencers to Learn From While learning about wine from books and videos is effective, it can sometimes be a bit dry! (But not in a Sauvignon Blanc kind of way). That’s why I love following wine influencers—their …

#1 Repour Wine Savers (~$8-20) The Scoop: Repour wine savers actually, ACTUALLY, preserve your wine for months. I have personally tested these and I vouch for their effectiveness. They are far superior to any other wine preservation system that I …

By Ellen Clifford For such a friendly, early-budding, easy-going grape, Gamay has had a rough go of it.   In 1395 Duke Philip the Bold (bold enough to be a jerk to Gamay anyway) kicked it out of the more …

by Maddison Pantlin Illustrations by Alex Anderson The key to starting anything is establishing a good foundation.   Skyscrapers downtown, children with manners, multiplication tables. The same applies to our favorite fermented fruit. You can’t make good wine from bad …