How to Get Into Wine As far as conversation starters go, asking someone how to get into wine will elicit a stimulating conversation. In recounting their own stories, many people might point to wine-focused family dinners. Others might mention an influential boyfriend or girlfriend who introduced them into wine. Some people might suggest that […]
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The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil Reviewed by Marisa D’Vari Imagine yourself at one of the popular new wine bars in your town. You are sipping a glass of red wine perfumed with notes of violet and lavender – a…
Best Books for Wine Lovers When it comes to learning about wine, everyone seems to have their own opinion. Some people think the best way to learn about wine is in a class. Other people think the best way to learn about wine is with a book. Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork, did just
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Ribera del Duero Red Wine When it comes to Spanish red wine, most wine lovers recognize the Rioja region of Spain. The reason is partly historic. Initially, sea-faring Phoenicians sailing up the Ebro River enjoyed the wine of the Rioja region. A few centuries later, the wine was exported to ancient Rome, where it achieved
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Riesling vs Gerwurztraminer Imagine you’re just learning about wine. At this stage, you’re getting excited and energized about understanding what makes one grape variety different from another grape variety. Because both Riesling and Gewurztraminer have a vaguely exotic aroma, they confuse many people. . Others ask if Gewurztraminer is dry or sweet (it can be both,
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Paso Robles Wineries Most Paso Robles Wineries produce top quality wine. This is a result of two key elements. First, most are dedicated family owned or boutique wineries that pride themselves on their vineyards and winemaking skills. The second is the remarkable terroir of Paso Robles, which is a Mediterranean climate ideal for wine grape
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Wine Certification Courses Whether you’re a wine trade professional, a sommelier in a restaurant, or a wine lover eager to learn more, you are probably interested in wine certification courses. Or maybe you’re just curious about the differences in the various wine education courses and classes in terms of what they teach. Popularity of
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Dry Rosé Wine Imagine yourself at a popular cocktail bar. The bartender smiles and asks you what you’d like to drink.“Dry rosé wine” you say. You want a good rose wine. The bartender smiles. “Yes. But what kind of dry rosé wine?” If you’re like most people, you probably didn’t think that dry rosé wine
Spotlight on Chambers Wine If you love discovering limited-production wines from classic Old World regions, Chambers Street Wines warrants a closer look. Often shortened to Chambers Wine, this old street wine shop focuses on European wines from small, mostly family owned wineries. Lillie Wolff 2001: The Beginning Chambers Wine and Spirits David Lille founded Chambers
Tips for Wine Auctions Ever since the Rudi Kurniawan exposure, wine collectors all over the world are concerned about fraud. This is especially true during wine auctions. The story of how wine counterfeiter Rudi Kurniawan managed to hoodwink some of the most powerful wine collectors, auctioneers, and renown experts in the wine industry is intriguing
Master of Wine – 3 Secrets As an American wine lover, chances are you may be familiar with sommeliers at your favorite restaurant who are studying for their exams with the Court of Master Sommeliers (MS). But what is a “Master of Wine” (MW) and how is this different from a Master Sommelier? Though the
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Learn Wine with Guild of Sommeliers More than ever before, wine lovers have dozens of options when it comes to learning more about wine. Magazine racks burst with titles like Wine Spectator, while books like Wine Folly and Cork Dork abound. Then of course there are the podcasts. Yet few have thought about seeking out
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