As wine lovers, it’s happened to all of us (and if it hasn’t happened to you . . . you aren’t drinking enough wine). You’re
Tag: #SundaySips
Breaking up with Viognier
I think I’m having a mid-life palate crisis. At my WSET3 class last week, we tasted a Condrieu from the Northern Rhône. Condrieu is widely
The Magic of Yeast (aka how to make your Rosé taste like fruit salad)
One of my WSET3 classmates asked a question this week that had me scratching my head: When exactly did people start adding yeast to grapes
Orange Wines: Sometimes, the Best New Things are Old*
Last Friday night I attended a seminar on Orange Wines (no relation to actual oranges) with enologist, Charles Gendrot. It was held at one of my
13 Things I Learned from Tanaro River Imports
Every bottle of wine is an opportunity to learn something. This is why I enjoy participating in #WineStudio, a live, 4-week long, wine tasting and education series that takes
Field Trip: Greenhill Winery & Vineyards
My most recent winery field trip brought me to Greenhill Winery & Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia. The first and last time I was on this estate was almost
The Armchair Sommelier 