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Category: Wine 101

Exploring the History of Wine

When sipping your favorite wine, do you ever think about the history of wine? Who invented it? When did they...

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,...

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...

Blind Tasting Learnings

Blind wine tastings can be a lot of fun. Yesterday we had a blind tasting that was incredibly fun but...

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...

Wine Tasting Steps

In this fast-paced world where we are often eating and drinking on the run, slowing down to savor a delicious...

Wine 101 from Wine Tastings

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...

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...

The Importance of Smell in Tasting

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...

Let’s Demystify Wine

I hate to say it but the wine industry has done a big disservice by making many of us feel...