White wine

Don't like pouring money down the drain? Wine Storage. It matters.

A friend of mine had been “saving “a few special bottles since the 1990’s to open on a grand occasion. In the summer of 2009 she decided...

A “Seal” Of Approval. Cork Or Screw Cap?

We all have made snap judgments based on appearance. That’s just human nature. So it’s not surprising that many of us shop for wine but...

Food & Wine Pairings. What’s The Big Deal?

Why are you friends with the people you are friends with? Stay with me here. I promise this is related to wine. You might have a friend...

Buying wine. Simplified.

How many people can relate to the following scenario? You are shopping in your wine store and you feel anxious. You know the salesperson...

The weather’s so bright, you gotta drink shades.

I am going to be super subtle about my feelings for rosé: It should be in your glass 365 days a year. You should drink it from a bottle,...

Vintage. It's not what you think.

I am not talking about my grandmother's clothes (pictured left) or a very cool 1950’s Ford Thunderbird. In the world of wine, vintage has...

Old World versus New World. How wines are labeled.

Old World wines are wines made in Europe, the places that have been making wine the longest (France, Italy, Germany, Spain, etc.). These...

Location, location, location. Understanding Terroir.

Terroir. Have you have seen this word before? Maybe in a wine review or on a wine list? It sounds fancy but stay with me because...

Keeping an open mind. How wine is like dating.

In a recent class, I was pouring a sauvignon blanc for high level executives and as I came to one gentleman, he crossed his arms and...

Welcome! Corks out, glasses up!

I'll begin with this: There is nothing I can say about wine that has not already been said by a bazillion other people. But stay with me...