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Countdown 22 Best Wine Movies Of All Time

A Countdown To The Best Wine Movie Of All Time (number 7 is my all time fav but the community has spoken…) Time to read: 6 minutes A glass of wine is truly a cinematic experience Finally! A wine movie list created for you and your bestie to drink wine and wonder why you can’t … Read more

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Naked Mountain Winery: Review & Tasting Notes

naked mountain winery and vineyards: review and tasting notes Naked Mountain Winery2747 Leeds Manor RdMarkham, VA 22643 Before you plan your trip to Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards, check out our review and wine tasting notes. I’ve visited lots of Virginia wineries over the years. According to Virginiawine.org, there are over 300 wineries in Virginia. … Read more

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Best South African Wines To Buy Now

Best South African Wines available to Buy Now I recently wrote a case study for my WSET Diploma on South African Wines. I tasted aaaa lotttt of South African wines which means, I am now keenly aware of the best South African wines on the market (and specifically why South Africa has struggled to create … Read more

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Clean Wine: Your Ultimate Guide

The Lowdown On Clean Wine (And Why You Should Try It) From Instagram feeds to boutique wine stores, the term “clean wine” is becoming increasingly inescapable. But what is it about this variation of wine that makes it “clean”?  After all, wine not defined by this title is hardly dirty.  But what manufacturers mean when … Read more

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Understanding the Apothic Red – Wine Review

Understanding the Apothic Red – Wine Review There is no denying that the Apothic Red is one of the best-selling reds in the United States, selling over 3 million cases of wine a year. But what is it about this wine that makes it sell so well?  What makes this wine stand out in retail … Read more

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Ultimate Guide To Wine Tasting In Carmel

A Toast To The Coast: Wine Tasting In Carmel Pair your wine with a little slice of heaven Once you’ve found your footing around Napa, why not take a road trip south on the California coastline to enjoy a wine tasting in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a small European-seaside village on the Monterey Peninsula where tasting … Read more

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WSET Diploma Unit 3 — Tips And Advice

WSET Diploma Unit 3 — Tips And Advice Several folks asked me if I would put together some tips and advice for the WSET Diploma Unit 3 Exam (aka the Mother-of-all-Exams). That exam is NO JOKE. The pass rate for Unit 3 Theory in 2017-18 was a soul-crushing 40%. The pass rate for Tasting was a slightly … Read more

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Exploring Livermore Valley Wineries

Wineries In Livermore: A Tour Of California’s Historic Wine Region The Livermore Valley wine region in California is making a comeback and we wanted to understand why. We’ll be your guide to the best tours, the best hotels and the best wineries in Livermore Valley, California. You’ve definitely heard of the Napa Valley, you’ve probably … Read more

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The Final Showdown: Prosecco vs Champagne

Prosecco vs. Champagne: Death Match Wine Edition We surveyed our community to find out their opinion of the standoff: Prosecco vs. Champagne (admittedly, some of our community). This is not the opinion of all but a majority and may not reflect the opinion of this writer. In fact, the opposite. But, the community has spoken. … Read more

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17 Best Red Wine Cocktails To Try

17 Bold Blends: Timeless Red Wine Cocktails To Try Today Red wine cocktails are our timeless rebels, refusing to be outshone by fleeting trends. Think of them as the James Dean of the beverage world—classic, mysterious, and eternally cool. Today, we’re diving into a realm where the velvety allure of red wine meets the pulsating … Read more