by Haley Marie | Mar 19, 2026 | Food and Wine Pairings
Introduction Wine and food have been enjoyed together for centuries, and when the right pairing comes together, both the dish and the wine can taste even better. A thoughtfully chosen wine can highlight subtle flavors in a dish, while the food can soften or enhance...
by Haley Marie | Mar 16, 2026 | Industry and Insights
Introduction Many wine lovers wonder whether wine scores still matter when choosing a bottle. Imagine standing in a wine shop, scanning the shelves lined with bottles from regions around the world. Small cards beneath some of the bottles proudly display “92 Points” or...
by Haley Marie | Mar 13, 2026 | Wine Education
Introduction Wine tasting 101 may seem mysterious at first. You may have heard people describe wines using elaborate language—talking about aromas of blackberry, hints of cedar, or a lingering finish—and wondered if there was something you were supposed to be noticing...
by Haley Marie | Mar 10, 2026 | Wine Education
Opening: Why Evaluation Matters There is a difference between drinking wine and evaluating wine. Drinking is about enjoyment. It’s about the setting, the company, the meal, the mood. It’s about whether the wine feels good in the moment. Evaluating, however, is...
by Haley Marie | Mar 8, 2025 | Entertaining and Events
Introduction to Open That Bottle Night (OTBN) There’s a bottle in every wine lover’s collection that carries a story. Maybe it’s the bottle you bought on vacation, a gift from a dear friend, or a wine you’ve been saving for “just the right occasion.” But sometimes,...
