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…
The Dramatic Effects of Yeast in Winemaking
Yeast is not the sexiest part of winemaking. Surprising take right? It is however THE most important piece of winemaking. Soil, oak, and blending play important roles…
Bored Russian Guy Steals Tank, Smashes Into Liquor Store For A Bottle of Red
A man rammed an armored personnel carrier into a shop window before climbing through the rubble to steal a bottle of wine in a…
Masters of Barolo: Giovanni Manzone
We have nothing but love for Manzone. Great people, great wines, superb value. Everything we look for. The People A lot of today’s famous Barolo…
Bigger is Baller: Why Magnums of Wine Rule
Bigger is most definitely better when it comes to bottles of wine. Not just because the bottle holds more of that life elixir we…
How you can help North Bay fire victims
As you know, just over one week ago devastating wild fires swept across Napa and Sonoma counties. The scale of loss is mind numbing….
Go ahead, smell the cork if you want
Wine can be complicated. We get that. Sometimes it’s more confusing than it needs to be. Here’s a good example. Some friends of mine…
What you should know about sulphites in wine
We’ve all seen that conspicuous warning on the wine label. “Contains Sulfites” Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is one of the most controversial wine ingredients. You’ve probably…
How to pair wine with salmon (+5 delicious recipes)
You already know fish is good for you. But maybe you didn’t know that some fish is actually pretty bad for you. Like, way…
