Screw Cap vs. Cork
Don’t you love the sound of a cork popping out of a wine bottle? For most of us, it’s romantic...
Taste and Smell
In the last two weeks, I’ve talked about improving your sense of smell and improving your sense of taste. Because...
How to Improve Your Sense of Taste
Last week, I talked about increasing your sense of smell. Since smell makes up 80% of our tasting experience, improving...
How to Improve Your Sense of Smell
Our sense of smell makes up about 80% of what we perceive as taste. So don’t taste wine if you...
Is Montepulciano a Wine or a City?
Montepulciano is both a wine and a city. But the two aren’t at all related. The Montepulciano grape does not...
Experiencing the Joys of Sonoma
This past weekend, I visited some old friends in Sonoma, and we had a great time. I’m excited to share...
Verdiccio or Trebbiano
A few weeks ago, I introduced you to Assyrtiko, a rare white grape from Santorini, Greece. Today, we’ll continue along...
Hybrid Wines
Toast has an article about 15 wine trends in 2025. One that they highlighted is the trend towards hybrid wines....
Two Wonderful Wine + Food Books
I have been blessed to find two wonderful wine + food books: Oregon Wine + Food and Washington Wine +...
Assyrtiko, a Rare White from Greece
I wanted to explore rare white grapes and came upon an article called “The Ten Rarest Wine Grape Varieties.” The...