Summertime is my favorite for pairing deliciously refreshing wines with grilled veggies and meats, sitting on my back patio and enjoying the warm days coming to a close. I’m excited to be partnering with Clink Different to highlight the wines of Germany and Bordeaux and pair them with an al fresco evening at home. Keep reading to learn more about these amazing wine regions. Clink Different is a collective effort between the Deutsches Weininstitut (DWI, German Wine Institute) and the…
Looking to start your Napa Valley wine tasting day with some bubbles? You’ve got the right idea! There’s several sparkling wine houses throughout Napa and personally, I think it’s the best way to start off a wine tasting weekend. Keep reading to find out where to taste sparkling wine in Napa Valley. And just remember, it’s sparkling wine, not Champagne, as Champagne can only be made in Champagne, France. Many of them are made in the same way, the traditional…
Are you a wine lover looking to score good deals on wine? Are you looking for the best place to buy wine online? I’ve rounded up my favorite spots to snag a deal on good wine online. First off, I want to put it out there that I always recommend trying to support small wineries first, but you can’t blame me for also loving a deal! Plus, these sites help wineries move through their inventory and sell off wine, so…
Rosé all year, that’s my motto! However, I think we can all agree we definitely crave more rosé in the spring and summer months. It’s so dang refreshing, crushable and the perfect wine to pair with sunny days, and because of that, there’s a lot of rosé on the market. I’m here to help you sort through all of the mediocre bottles and suggest some of my favorite rosés I’m loving this season. There’s a rosé for every palate and…
Want to bring your pup along with you while wine tasting in Napa? Unfortunately not all wineries in Napa allow dogs, so here’s a list of dog friendly wineries in Napa to help save you some time searching. Keep reading for my list of the top 10 best dog friendly wineries in Napa. Dog Friendly Wineries in Napa Salvestrin One of my favorite hidden gems! Salvestrin is a small family owned winery in St. Helena that’s super dog friendly, and…
So, you’re looking for a wine cave experience in Napa Valley? I’ve visited my fair share of wine caves in Napa and have finally rounded up the best ones. Wine caves are practical, as they act as a naturally cool environment to store, age and make wine, but also look pretty dang coo and make for a great wine tasting experience. Keep reading to see the best wine caves in the Napa Valley. Best Wine Caves in Napa Pine Ridge…
Anderson Valley is a small hidden gem of a wine region located in Mendocino County. If you’re a fan of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay you have to make a trip here! Since it’s a smaller wine tasting region, it makes for a perfect last minute wine tasting getaway, as you can usually find reservations on a short notice and/or walk in to most wineries. The majority of the wineries are located in what’s known as the small town of Philo.…
Merlot is one of the most important grapes in the world. It’s used in some of the most famous wines of Bordeaux, continuously leaned on by winemakers to blend in to create lush, beautiful wines and is the second most planted varietal globally. Merlot is pretty dang important! However, due to past stigmas and always being over shined by it’s friend Cabernet, Merlot often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Well, now there’s a whole month centered around celebrating this…
So, you’re interested in learning more about wine but don’t know where the heck to start. You’ve heard of different wine professionals having all these different letters behind their name but aren’t sure what’s best for you. Should you become a somm? But what if you don’t want to work in restaurants? Do you then do WSET? I’ll be the first to agree, deciding on the direction for your wine education can be so confusing! Let’s break it down and…
Ok, first let’s get this out of the way. Does a wine glass actually matter? Does it make a difference in the way the wine tastes? The answer is absolutely, yes. What you choose as your vessel, has a direct impact on how that wine is going to taste, how the aromas will develop and the overall wine experience. The experience you have with a wine glass also largely depends on what wine you are drinking. Different varietals perform better…
