When it comes to Thanksgiving, we hope that you are thinking about the wine pairings as much as you are the food. But if you are struggling with the best Thanksgiving wine pairings, don’t worry! We are here to help. In this one we thought we’d share some of our favorite pairings for different elements … Read more
Have you ever been in a wine store and confused over the sheer volume and types of wine? We’ve been there. Thankfully, when you stop to think of it the world of wine can be simplified down into a handful of core styles. So let’s break down the various wine types you may see and … Read more
Whenever we drink Champagne, we often go for the more common blanc de blanc or blanc de noir bottles over rose and other styles. But when we found Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial NV at a duty free store at an approachable price point, we knew we had to give it a try. If you … Read more
A wise man once said… “To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems” – Homer Simpson …and we couldn’t agree more. Nothing beats a good quote about wine, and, quite thankfully, there are many. From quotes found in religious texts to those from notable public figures, winemakers, and even quotes from … Read more
When we booked our trip to northern Italy to go wine tasting, we knew we wanted to check out a great cross-section of wineries in Piedmont. Naturally, our first thought went heavy into checking out Barolo wineries to find out why the region is so acclaimed for Nebbiolo. But as Piedmont is more than just … Read more
The WSET wine school program includes four levels ranging from introductory Level 1 to mastery Level 4, also known as the Diploma level. The final level is a two-year wine program that takes an intense and focused dive into the world of wine, from grape growing and production to business and sales with everything in … Read more
One of the things students in WSET Diploma classes must learn is how to taste wine blind. Part of this is simply to get better at tasting wine. The other part of this is that the WSET Diploma exams that have tasting components often require us to identify characteristics in the wine such as its … Read more
When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day, we love nothing more than staying in, cooking a good meal, and opening up a great bottle of wine. So if you’re like us, you may wonder what type of wine to pair with your meal. Whether you’re cooking up some fancy seafood or steaks, something vegetarian, or … Read more
Do you have a wine lover in your life and want to get them the best wine presents possible? We are here to help! In this one, we thought we’d share some of the top wine lovers gifts out there and include several options, from a budget-friendly corkscrew to premium wine classes and more. Suffice … Read more
If you have ever studied for a wine course, known someone studying for a wine course, or even watched documentaries about people studying for wine certifications (the Somm movies come to mind), odds are good you have encountered flashcards. These ubiquitous pieces of paper have been synonymous with fact-based memorization techniques for generations- partly because … Read more
