Adventures in Wine Advent Calendars
Is it too early to talk about advent calendars? We don’t think so - particularly because the advent calendars we want to talk about are going to fly off of…
Germany, Stainless Steel and Wine Recognition – An Unlikely Trio
When you think ‘Wine Country’ you probably think of rolling vineyard-studded hills in France, Italy or California first. You probably don’t immediately think of Germany. But as of this year,…
Oak, Steel & Beyond: Where a Chardonnay gets its Flavors
Despite a stint of stigma, Chardonnay is the most popular variety of wine in America. But a Chardonnay can be a lot of different things. There are any number of…
Bright, Unoaked Chardonnays for a Bright Spring
After a boom of popularity in the late 90’s to early 2000’s, Chardonnay has taken a lot of heat. Beyond market saturation, the issue was that many winemakers were oaking…
Chardonnay Isn’t Going Anywhere: The 2016 California Grape Crush
The California Grape Crush, an annual report on the region’s wine production, pricing and more, has just published their 2016 findings and America’s favorite wines are alive and well. Chardonnay…
The Envelope Please…The Best Wines of 2015
The New York Wine & Food Classic in Watkins Glen is considered the ‘Oscars’ of state wine competitions and the votes from this years’ are in. Taking the ‘Governor’s Cup’,…
May Your Holidays Be Merry & Unoaked
As you compile your shopping lists for the upcoming holiday season, no doubt you will be in need of some wine. Whether to gift or serve, wine sales skyrocket around…