The History of White Zinfandel and Its Residual Sugar
White Zinfandel has always struck me as one of the most interesting cultural artifacts in American wine history. It was, by most accounts, a mistake...
Memorable Quotes About Wine and Why We Love Them
As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know about crafting wine. Today, I will share it all with you. Why...
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine Review
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut – My Go-To Celebration Sparkler I keep a bottle of Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut in my fridge at all times. Not...
Exploring Provence Wine and Rosé Appellations
As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know about crafting wine. Today, I will share it all with you. Provence...
How Wine Affects Weight Gain and Calorie Intake
As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know about crafting wine. Today, I will share it all with you. Real...
Understanding High-Proof Spirits and Distillation
The first time someone showed me a bottle of Everclear, I thought it was a joke. 190 proof. Ninety-five percent alcohol by volume. The label...
Why Riesling Wine Offers Something for Every Palate
Riesling is the wine I recommend most often to people who say they don’t like white wine, which I realize sounds paradoxical. The thing is,...
Best Sparkling Wine Regions Around the World
As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know about crafting wine. Today, I will share it all with you. Sparkling...
How to Develop Your Wine Tasting Palate
The word “palate” gets thrown around constantly in wine conversations — “refined palate,” “educated palate,” “developing your palate” — and for a long time I...
Visiting Buttonwood Farm Winery in Santa Ynez
Buttonwood Winery: Vine to Bottle Buttonwood Winery: Vine to Bottle Buttonwood Winery is nestled in the heart of wine country. This charming establishment stands out...
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