Author: Brian McCann

Happy Weekend, If you’ve been here for a while, you’ve probably noticed things have changed a bit over the last few months. There has been less tips and tricks, and there are more practical wine lessons. The reason: Anyone can do little wine bites, and frankly that ground is well-covered. So, it got me thinking, what truly […]

Happy Weekend, If you asked me to name the #1 fear of wine learners, I’d say: Being asked to pick the wine for a group dinner. By far, this is one of the most common questions I get. So if you’re scared to put your knowledge to the test and order that bottle, fear not. […]

Happy Weekend, This past Monday, my worlds collided. I hosted a wine tasting for my colleagues at my 9-to-5. While I was nervous to start, it went surprisingly well. What I realized is that the best wine tastings have a few core things in common. Given these rules, let me illustrate two great examples of […]

Happy Weekend, Around the globe 2 weeks from now, many of us will be toasting to our wonderful mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. While we should treat everyday as Mother’s Day, it’s important to get the wine right for Mom. So, here’s my tips for getting Mom a wine related gift for Mother’s Day. […]

Happy Weekend, Even in wine, we can’t escape the headlines of future technology and wine. But here’s the thing: Humans still make wine and humans still taste wine. Without our input, the robots have nothing to go on. Does that mean you should be a luddite and keep your wine notes on a stone tablet? […]

Happy Weekend, One of the biggest mistake beginner’s make: Putting all your wine faith and fun in someone else’s hands. Just because you don’t know everything about wine, doesn’t mean you don’t know anything. In fact, you know the MOST IMPORTANT thing. You know what you like. Early on that distinction might be simple: If […]