There are as many ways to fall in love as there are to fall in love with wine. No one way is better than another. With so many options available we could go bankrupt without ever finding happiness. One way to divert the monetary stress of trying each wine that everyone suggests and having some … Continue reading Start a Wine Club You Can Love
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How To Taste Wine Like a Pro – Part 2
Beauty comes in many forms. It might be a question of measurable symmetry or a juxtaposition of opposites – ruggedly handsome, heroin chic – but the origin of physical beauty is set firmly in the eye of the beholder. In wine, beauty is most often equated with aroma and balance: a beautiful bouquet, a beautiful … Continue reading How To Taste Wine Like a Pro – Part 2
I Joined The Mutiny …
I met the MUTINEER Magazine team in 2010 at the Hospice du Rhone, in Paso Robles, California. They were there promoting the magazine, emceeing tastings, and otherwise trying to raise the energy level in the room. The temperature of beverage industry was rising, consumers were excited – about wine, mixed drinks, and micro-brews – but very few bloggers and … Continue reading I Joined The Mutiny …
How To See Wine Like A Pro
Without a doubt the question I get the most in my wine classes is “How can I learn to taste wine like a pro?” The short answer to this question is practice. The long answer is that there is no short cut to being the best. Practice is the key to success in everything. Read More >>> … Continue reading How To See Wine Like A Pro
New Somm Movie Looks to Demystify Wine
As a winemaker, wine journalist, and a wine educator, it's never easy to ascertain exactly what a guest or client knows about wine until you have a few precious moments to spend with them. Unfortunately, so much is left out of the conversation because the conversation is rarely long enough to speak about the part of the … Continue reading New Somm Movie Looks to Demystify Wine
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