by Paul Stern | Nov 27, 2018 | Wine 101, Wine Learning
← The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Festive Holiday Party Raise a Glass to the New Year! → Have you ever observed a professional wine tasting and wondered why everyone is so noisy? Loud slurping and gurgling sounds may seem out of place in an otherwise...
by Paul Stern | Sep 25, 2018 | Wine 101, Wine Learning
Spice flavors and descriptions are everywhere in wine. I constantly describe wines as tasting like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, clove, and anise – particularly when writing about red wine. Where do these flavors come from? How do we talk about them...
by Paul Stern | Sep 11, 2018 | Wine 101, Wine Learning
← Cool-Climate Wines You Need to Try Infographic: Wines Every Man Should Own → Few wines inspire as much devotion as Pinot Noir. Enthusiasts seek out rare bottles from Burgundy, small producers in Oregon, and cool-weather classics from Santa Barbara. The...
by Paul Stern | Jun 26, 2018 | Wine Fun, Wine Learning
← Hosting A Chardonnay Comparison Tasting Secrets Of Vineyard Descriptions → No matter the wine you intend to drink, you have to open the bottle first – but which opener should you use? For the straightforward task of pulling a cork out of a bottle,...
by Paul Stern | Jun 5, 2018 | Wine History, Wine Learning
← 5 Countries for Wine Lovers to Visit in Their Lifetime Wines North Of Napa → In the second installment of our small wineries series, we’ll discuss a little-understood tradition that allows small-scale grape farmers to operate with tiny plots and...
by Paul Stern | May 15, 2018 | Wine 101, Wine Learning
← Small Wineries Part One: Family Farms Vineyards On The Other Side Of The World → Chardonnay has maintained a place among the world’s most popular grapes for generations. Legions of devotees buy, drink, discuss, gift, and serve Chardonnay on a regular...
