How Long Does Opened Wine Last
When people ask me how long opened wine lasts, I ask them how quickly they can drink. In all seriousness, it’s helpful to know how
May 16, 2018
Category: Wine 101
Comparing Sweet and Fruity Wine
Did you know that one of the most common challenges in the wine world is the distinction between sweet and fruity wine? In this article,
March 14, 2018
Blind Tasting Learnings
Blind wine tastings can be a lot of fun. Yesterday we had a blind tasting that was incredibly fun but also quite humbling. Our goal
January 17, 2018
Improving Our Wine Tasting Skills
One of the very first blog articles I ever wrote was on our wine tasting skills, or lack thereof. In that article, I made suggestions
November 15, 2017
Wine Tasting Steps
In this fast-paced world where we are often eating and drinking on the run, slowing down to savor a delicious glass of wine is truly
February 15, 2017
Wine 101 from Wine Tastings
One thing I love about wine is that every time you take a sip, you have a learning experience. So I thought it might be
January 25, 2017
How Long Does Wine Last?
This is an article I wrote six years ago that I decided to revisit, because I get questions about the topic all the time. The
September 14, 2016
The Importance of Smell in Tasting
At the wine tasting I led yesterday, I saw a container of Jelly Bellies in the host’s kitchen. I asked her if I could use
April 6, 2016
Let’s Demystify Wine
I hate to say it but the wine industry has done a big disservice by making many of us feel intimidated by wine. They tell
March 30, 2016
Props to Wine Folly
If you’re like me, you probably read a number of wine blogs. With thousands of them out there, the big question is which ones to
March 16, 2016