Happy Friday, Next Wednesday is the 6 year anniversary of a life changing decision: I signed up for my first wine class. After a few weeks as an official working member of the wine industry, I was unsure if I was even ready. But, I opted in to a WSET Level 1 course anyway. I […]
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4 Wines To Savor Around The Fireplace
Happy Friday, When I started working in wine, my amazing boss informed me that Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial start of wine buying season in the United States. And it makes sense. As we get ready for fall, people unpack their big sweaters, light their candles and put pumpkin spice in everything. My favorite […]
Find Your Next Bottle By Understanding Your Wine T-Shirt Size
Happy Friday, Great wine salespeople know how to do one thing extremely well: Pick the perfect bottle for perfect strangers. With Sherlock like abilities, they can combine the subtle clues of your desires and your personality. In doing so, they match you with the right bottle. It’s one you especially enjoy because you don’t feel […]
Tempranillo – A Starter Guide
Happy Friday, My goal is help you discover what you love about wine and explore that aspect to the fullest. So, I was thrilled when Kjell reached out to me on Twitter and said: I love Tempranillo wines, but of course, not all of them are great. – Kjell Kjell’s comment sparked an idea: How […]
4 Step Progression Towards Pro Wine Storage
Happy Friday, Do me a favor and check: Do you have wine sitting in your kitchen or in the sunlight? If so, move them or drink them now. I’m guilty of this too. As I was writing this, I saw two bottles sitting on top of my wine fridge. Even I need a reminder of […]
Why You Should Keep A Wine Journal
Happy Friday, If you’ve been here long enough, you should know that I have a few core beliefs about wine. One of them is that wine has the ability to connect us through stories. But as we lubricate our minds with drink, we tend to forget some of the details. Even breakfast seems foggy after […]