Hosting a Wine Tasting
As an independent wine consultant with WineShop At Home, I host “edutaining” wine tastings in people’s homes and offices. Here are eight great reasons for […]
So What Exactly Is Regenerative Viticulture?
What if the secret to a better glass of wine started not with the grape, but with what’s living beneath your feet? I recently had […]
Discovering the Wines of Portugal
Portugal may be a small country, but its wine world is enormous. With over 250 native grape varieties and nearly 30 wine regions, Portugal offers […]
Marsala Isn’t Just for Cooking
Marsala, the fortified wine from Sicily’s western tip, is known for its rich, nutty and slightly sweet flavor. It is well known as a cooking […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
It’s OTBN Time!
I hope you had a great OTBN 2026. For those of you who don’t know the term, it stands for Open That Bottle Night. It’s […]
Introducing Lagrein, a New Wine to Me
Last week, I went to CWES’s (Columbia Willamette Enological Society) event and was delighted to be introduced to Remy Wines. One of the grapes they […]
Barnard Griffin’s Petit Verdot Is Wonderful
Introducing Barnard Griffin’s Petit Verdot When we think of Petit Verdot, we usually think of a red variety that is mixed in with other red […]