Do You Know the Way to Viognier?
This article is dedicated to Viognier (pronounced Vee-on-yay), an aromatic white grape (and wine) that originally comes from the Rhone region of France and is
June 3, 2026
Author: winemusingswithbetty
Minerality in Wine
WineEnthusiast provides associates these words with minerality in wine: gunflint, wet stone, chalk and asphalt. Is it an aroma, a flavor, a mouthfeel? Perhaps, all
May 27, 2026
Developing Your Wine Sniffing Skills
Of the five senses, smell is the most acute. It is approximately 1,000 times more sensitive than the sense of taste. As a result, what
May 13, 2026
Are You Ready for an In-Home or In-Office Wine Tasting?
Looking for a great way to spend time with friends, colleagues or family members? How about a wine tasting where you get to enjoy two
May 6, 2026
The History of Two Buck Chuck
Let’s start with a sad story. Two Buck Chuck, Trader Joe’s famous wine, is heading to auction. The family patriarch has died, the matriarch is
April 29, 2026
Pairing Wine with Cinco de Mayo
When you think Cinco de Mayo, you think margaritas. Right? Right. But what if you have a hankering for wine? It’s definitely a challenge to
April 22, 2026
Wine Myths Debunked
That’s a heavy bottle. It must be a good wine. Sweet wine is for amateurs. Ready to debunk some wine myths? Let’s do that here.
April 15, 2026
Blended Wines vs. Varietal Wines
In my “Wine Naming and Labeling” article, I talked about how people’s knowledge of wine grape names (e.g., Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) is a relatively
April 8, 2026
Wine Naming and Labeling
When you think of wine naming and wine labeling, you need to think about the “Old World” and “New World” of wine. “Old World” is
April 1, 2026
The Joys of Walla Walla Wines
We spent last weekend in Walla Walla, and we had a great time. Great wineries, great people, great wine and great food. I’ll tell you
March 25, 2026