Your Locals Guide To Planning A Perfect Napa Valley Day Trip
Congratulations! You’ve made it to Napa Valley. Sure, Disneyland might take the crown for the most popular tourist destination in California but for the…
7 Ways To Sound Like A Wine Expert (When You’re Really A Total Noob)
This is a guest post by Liz Riggs (@Riggser) Let’s face it. Wine is intimidating. Have you ever hung out with a group of serious…
A Quick Guide To Understanding Bordeaux: Left Bank vs Right Bank
Bordeaux is one of the largest, most elite, and most recognized wine regions in the world. It’s also one of the most intimidating, with…
This Massive Wine Theme Park Just Opened In Bordeaux, And It Looks Amazing
Yesterday marked a monumental date in wine history. The epic wine temple known as La Cite du Vin (City of Wine) opened in Bordeaux, France. Basically,…
Picpoul Blanc – The Lip Stinging Summer Sipper
In French it’s called “Picpoul” (also piquepoul). Translated into English it means “lip stinger”. Not familiar? Not surprising unless you spend a lot of…
Sauternes Is Bordeaux’s “Liquid Gold”, And Their Most Expensive Wine To Make
What’s the most expensive wine to produce in Bordeaux? Hint: it’s not a dry red from Medoc. Nope, it’s the “liquid gold” Sauternes (saw-turn), a…
Desperate Growers In Burgundy Light Fires To Save Their Prestigious Crus
Catastrophic damage. Lacerated vines. Severe frost. This past week’s reports out of France read like a doomsday novel for anyone who loves a nice Grand…
Is This The Most Underrated Wine Region In France?
Bordeaux and Burgundy seem to get all the attention, but the Loire Valley might be home to some of the most exciting wines in France….
7 Wine Gifts Your Mom Really Wants
No doubt your mom will love a bouquet of popcicle stick flowers, even if you’re 36 years old. But do you know what mom really wants? Hint:…
Paired Up: Vietnamese Shaking Beef + Le Cecche Dry Riesling
I love to cook, but with a 5-month-old at home efficiency is key. Lately we’re trading the clad skillet for the masher and a bowl of…