Wine Tasting 101: How to Taste Wine Like a Pro

Wine Tasting 101: How to Taste Wine Like a Pro

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...
What I Look for When I Evaluate a Wine

What I Look for When I Evaluate a Wine

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...
International Champagne Day

International Champagne Day

A Toast to Champagne There’s something undeniably magical about the sound of a Champagne cork popping. It signals celebration, joy, and the arrival of a moment worth savoring. On International Champagne Day, held each year on December 31st, we honor the world’s most...