Becoming a Champagne expert is now possible for you! Do you get excited every time you hear the name Champagne? Chances are if you’re reading this, you may already have some knowledge and love for the uniqueness and beauty of the sparkling wine only from Champagne, France. What if I told you that you can…

Color is the first thing we see when we pick up a bottle of wine. Color may indicate where the varietal comes from and how it was made. Pigmentation, extraction, and color can affect anything from a wine’s appearance down to how it ages. Every variety of wine has a story that defines it and…

Does keeping the wine bottles vertically in the fridge chill it faster than wrapping it in a wet towel? What’s the best way to chill bottles from your favorite red wine club? What about adding wine cubes to the wine? Reaching the right temperature is vital for the best wine drinking experience. Read on to explore the…

While natural winemaking uses unfined wine, fining brings clarity, taste, and shelf life to wine. However, this process also scrapes off the natural nutrients and aroma of the wine. Find out all about the meaning of fining, the step-by-step method behind how it works, and comparisons with ways to detect whether or not a wine…

Delle Venezie is one of Italy’s best-known wine designations, made famous by the huge quantities of crisp, light Pinot Grigio. If you have an Italian Pinot Grigio, there’s a very big chance it comes from there! The territory historically presents a unique microclimate that has allowed the production of wines with specific characteristics and a…

The popularity of Whispering Angel swept across America as the Rosé movement touched down on its shores with a bang. France’s Chateau d’Esclans is the producer behind the catchy name that helped shape the pink wine trend globally. It has sold over 3.2 million bottles to date. This has made it the number one imported…

  Old vines are obviously a ‘new thing’. Maybe you’ve spotted a label that claims to be ‘old vine’ or maybe you had the opportunity to savor a glass of wine produced from an older grapevine. However, there’s more to this term than just hype. What Grape Age Makes A Good Wine? When does a…

  Unlike the decanting cradles used ages ago, today you don’t need to decant most wines. However, what about the sediments that are often seen at the bottom of many red wines? Read on to explore the meaning and function of decanting. Also included are how to use a decanter, which wines should be decanted,…

The world of wine is spectacularly rich given the range of flavors and types available. Accordingly, there is no better way to engage the senses and excite friends and family than trying multiple bottles in a single session with a tasting. To make the most of a wine tasting, you need to have a knack…

Viens Alfred, la commande est arrivée! Depuis quelques temps, j’ai un nouveau collègue de travail. Il s’appelle Alfred et il fait maintenant partie intégrante de l’équipe de l’Auberge Ripplecove où je suis sommelière. Il n’y a pas une bouteille qui n’entre ou qui sortent du cellier sans qu’Alfred soit au courant. C’est un gestionnaire, un…