another wine blog!
I know it’s been done before, I get it. But hey, it was either this or video games and I wanted something with less eye-rolling from my family so I chose wine.
I’ll be writing about wines that I’m excited to share with you on my journey from being just your average wine bro, to an aficionado, to one day (hopefully) becoming a certified wine professional.
I’ll share one cool thing about a bottle of wine I think you should know more about, describe aspects of the wine that will have you drinking and talking like a pro (or so I’m told), share stories from my time orbiting the industry, and try to help break down the barriers to wine. It doesn’t always have to be snooty or intimidating.
in the year of our Lord, 1970
The 1970s called, they want their Rioja back! This month I take a shallow dive into the infamous Spanish wine Region, talk about a 50 year old wine, and pontificate about the negative impacts of our immediacy addiction. So many things that I want to say, You know I like my wines a little bit older.
celebrate the finer things in life
This month… hey, we're back! We talk about the hiatus, what's happened since our last post, and why I think you should start a wine club with your friends. To no surprise, I somehow find a way to talk about Sauv Blanc (again) and share some great wines with you.
the three best wines in Napa
California has a special place in my heart, and in this blog, I showcase three wines that I think are the best representations of how amazing Napa Valley truly is. I talk a bit about the trip, my history with the valley, and get very nerdy on wine from Checkerboard Vineyards, Progeny, and Napa Native.
old world, same me
This month we dive deeper into food and wine pairings and how they work, with an easy, family-friendly example, wine & pizza. Specifically, the Italian wine Montepulciano, which did you know, is the 2nd most planted red grape in Ita… shut up... just... shut up. You had me at pizza.
how it’s made - pt.2
Part 2 in our winemaking expedition has us looking at alot of wood (don’t be nassti). We take a deep dive on barriques (wine barrels) to better understand the nuances in aging and flavor. We also talk about elevating our blind tasting skills and discover why our brains are actually wired to make that incredibly difficult.
lerne durch trinken
Diesen Monat, we travel to Austria and talk about an incredibly good wine from a Qualitätswein producer. We also break out a few german words, talk about our first jaunt in the Wine Spirits & Education journey, and go down a rabbit hole around wines from Wachau.
how it’s made - pt.1
We're taking a breather from reviewing wine, don't worry, there are still TONS to explore, but I thought this month would be a great time to start sharing some stories from my experience in wine production. We set the table for a three-part exploration of winemaking, and start with my favorite thus far, the Harvest!
I almost had to
This month we talk about blind tasting wine, the new cool kid in the California wine world, and shine a light on a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon that I JUST couldn’t put down.
it’s just grape juice
[ It all begins with an idea. ] This was placeholder copy, but I actually love it for the excerpt of our first post. I talk about what I am doing with this website, pick a wine that was my wine of the summer, and tell you one cool thing about a wine that you can get pretty much anywhere.