Opening Champagne – The Frenchman’s Toot Method
Ah, New Year’s — a day we celebrate just for the mere reason of celebration. Where opening Champagne is a requirement, not an option,…
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Where to look for seriously undervalued wines
Wines, like stocks, come in all shapes and forms, and with varying prices. Some are expensive like Amazon and others present more value driven…
Judgement of Paris: What you might not know
On May 24, 1976, a blind tasting event dubbed the Judgment of Paris took place in Paris, France which rocked the wine world. This…
What wine to drink with lobster
Boiled. Rolled. Bisqued. Stir fried. Even raw. Lobster, in any form, is straight up delicious. It’s also, in any form, a pricey choice. Fun…
What happens as wine ages
Some things do not get better with age. Milk and tuna casserole. Ernest Goes to Camp movies. But wine is different. Aged wine can…
The world’s most elite wine groups (that you probably can’t join)
You’ve probably heard of the Freemasons, Knights Templar, Skull & Bones, and Illuminati. These societies, shrouded in myth and secrecy, conjure feelings of distrust and envy…
10 Wine Regions To Visit On A Budget
Do you have Champagne wishes and caviar dreams on the mind but you’re living in a Prosecco and pickled herring reality? Everyone wants to hop on a private…
Chenin Blanc, The Chameleon of White Wines
Chenin Blanc has fallen in and out of favor so many times in recent history that you could be forgiven if you haven’t had…
Dolcetto, the casually serious Italian table wine of choice
In the north of Italy they’re known for making some prodigious wines – barolo, brunello, barbaresco to name a few. But on any given…
Zinfandel, the OG of American Wine
Some might argue that the U.S. does not have a signature grape variety, given the fact that nearly every grape under the sun can…
