As far as wine preservation systems are concerned, none are more intriguing to us than the Coravin. This unit uses a simple process to displace wine with inert gas all without removing the cork from the bottle outright! We were fortunate enough to pick up one of these for use at home, and while we … Read more
While we would typically like a bit more body and complexity in our reds, the Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthal Rully came through with a wealth of red fruit flavors as well as subtle undertones of clove and other earthy characteristics. The steak we paired this one with was perhaps a bit too strong in the meat … Read more
As a means to start building up our wine cellar, and to get out of our comfort zone with wine purchases, we’ve decided to pursue a number of wine subscriptions. Our first was Plonk Wine Club which is making headlines for approachable, natural wines with a very attractive price point. But for us, there was … Read more
It is hard to beat a great food and wine pairing. There is something about how the flavors on your tongue change with a perfect match that just makes us want more, and can sometimes elevate a meal into something far more than the sum of its parts. But how do you improve your chances … Read more
At the heart of The Grape Pursuit is our quest to try every grape varietal in the world. On the surface, that seems like an easy quest to define- seek out and drink as many wines with new varieties as possible. This means all red wine types and all white wine types that are out … Read more
One of our biggest frustrations with the world of wine comes in the format of wine reviews. Not in the way that a sommelier or critic describes the wine (that we love), but rather is in the often non-sensical points system that is used to try and quantify individual bottles. The problem we have is … Read more
