Wine Guides

You do not need a week off to fall for wine country. The right region fits into 48 hours and a tank of gas. The catch? Picking the wrong spot can burn half your weekend in traffic and tasting fees.

Wine and Halloween candy pairing sounds much more like something a busy parent does after finally turning off the porch light than a sommelier could ever dream up.

We have all been there. You order a bottle, and when the sommelier or the waiter brings it, a small ritual takes place. The waiter presents the bottle to you before opening it and pouring a small splash into your glass.

The Body is an overall impression of how the wine feels in the mouth using the sense of touch rather than taste. Understanding wine body is not a single component: it is created by the structural components

Nights out for Millennials were absolutely wild! A hit in the town usually involved good music, a vibrant party scene, and so much alcohol. Not to mention the “what happened last night?” texts in the group chat!

A glass bottle with a cork or a screw cap is usually what you picture when you think about wine. However, other ways of packaging wine exist, and some are becoming popular, such as wine packaged into boxes.

There is no need to identify the grape, guess where it was made, or come up with a long list of aromas. Start with what you notice. The rest comes with practice.

If you’re a fan of sweet red wine, there is a surprisingly wide range of styles to choose from. You can find an inexpensive option under $10, a sophisticated dessert wine for $50, or if you’re looking to splurge, a rare vintage Port that costs well over $150. The trick is knowing what you're actually looking for.

Labels do not always tell you clearly how much sweetness to expect, and many words we associate with sweet foods can also describe completely dry wines.

I have enjoyed a glass of wine for most of my life. My appreciation for wine developed when in my mid 40’s, I found myself single and invited out to dinners and parties.