Category: Newsletter

Happy Friday! When I worked in wine retail, people would always come in raving about the wine they had on vacation. They would claim that their vacation wine was: Hangover free Tasted amazing with everything they ate Surprisingly good (considering they normally don’t drink that type of wine). Well, there’s a reason that vacation wine […]

Happy Friday, Life is short. So, stop waiting and drink that special bottle. Consider this email your permission to splurge and crack open the bottle you’ve been saving. But, opening expensive or sought-after wine comes with challenges. So, how do you avoid being disappointed by a wine you’ve hyped so much? Make It About The […]

Happy Friday, Two things make wine beginners successful shoppers: A wine budget A shopping plan It’s not unlike going to the grocery store without a list. You end up buying on impulse. You fill the cart with things you don’t need. Stuff ends up expiring before you have a chance to enjoy. Here’s the scenario: […]

Happy Friday, One of the biggest secrets to learning about wine (and learning anything) is creating a need to study. For the longest time, I was throwing spaghetti at the wall in attempts to learn wine. A blog here, a YouTube there, and a book every so often. None of it ever stuck. To get serious […]

Happy Friday, If you’re getting ready to plan your first—or even your fifth trip—to Napa, there’s a few things to consider before you go. Here’s the 4 questions you should ask yourself: Are you sure you want to go? When do you want to go? How do you want to get there? Where will you […]

Happy Friday, I’m standing up in a wedding this weekend. Congrats to Brad and Kate! And while I’m used to giving wine as a gift, I’m sure many beginners are afraid to give their friends a bottle. So, here’s a couple tips to help you gift the perfect wine. Brian ​ P.S. – Thank you […]