During one of my proudest wine moments, I stared into the eyes of failure. It changed me forever. On Saturday, December 3, 2016, I walked into a giant conference room inside the Ritz-Carlton Orlando for the Introductory Sommelier Exam. The multiple choice exams were passed out, and we were told to begin. Question 1: Which […]
Author: Brian McCann
A Quick Guide To Buying Old Wine
Wine can be like time travel. Open a bottle and you’re whisked away to the year and the place that the wine was made. Magical stuff. However, many wine beginners miss out on trying old wine because it’s hard to find. Plus, they had no clue they were going to love wine 3-5 years ago. So, here’s […]
7 Proven, Affordable Wine Tools To Better Your Wine Drinking
When it comes to wine, most beginners neglect getting the proper tools. But the right tools can transform your wine drinking experience. They can make drinking, storing, and enjoying wine easier. And these helpful wine tools, aren’t expensive either. So, let’s dive into 7 proven, affordable wine tools every wine beginner should own. A Dedicated […]
4 Helpful Basics You Need To Improve Your Wine Learning
Issue 16 You only need 4 things when it comes to wine learning: Wine Journal Wine Friend Wine You Love Wine book. That’s it. It’s easy to believe you need to spend a lot of money and time to learn about wine. Books, blogs, podcasts, personas. It’s overwhelming. There’s good news: instead of consuming wine […]
4 Ways You Can Buy Wine That You’ll Love
Issue #15 Today, I want to prevent you buying wine that you don’t enjoy. Being disappointed with a wine purchase is a pretty common feeling for beginners, but there’s good news. Buying bad wine is completely avoidable. Here are 4 tips that will help you enjoy your next wine purchase. They almost guarantee that you’ll […]
A Quick Intro Guide To Better Your Champagne Knowledge
Issue #14 Hey there, Here is the skinny of this week’s edition: Life is short. Drink Champagne. This past weekend, I went out to a fabulous dinner and we over-spent on Champagne. Guess what? It didn’t matter, because we had Champagne. It’s one of life’s greatest pleasures. So today, I’m bubbling over about all things […]