For some reason, drinking wine the “right” way can stress even the top-level professionals. There are so many rules, do’s, and dont’s to drinking wine it’s hard to know where to start and what some of the tried and true best practices are. At the end of the bottle, if Read more…
Building an Engaging, Profitable, and Fun Wine Program from Scratch Requires Some Inside Information. Here’s 5 Tips from Our Pros to Get You Going! What is the Restaurant Concept? The restaurant concept is the most obvious place to start. Just as the food and decor should have a strong theme, Read more…
These Awesome Wine Gifts will Take Wine Drinking Up to the Next Level! Whether you are looking for a serious wine gift for your wine-loving friend, colleague, or your boss, you can’t go wrong with any of these five kick-ass wine gifts. There is something here for everyone. Maybe you Read more…
We all have to start somewhere to learn about wine! Here are 5 of the best wine books for beginners! Before the advent of Google Search and Wikipedia, the only way to get your wine knowledge rocking was to read books and magazines. Today tons of websites offer free information Read more…
Here are 5 of the BEST Unbreakable Wine Glasses for your Everyday Drinking Pleasure! For us folks crazy enough to work in the wine and beverage industry, it’s imperative to have the best glassware possible to get the most out of every bottle of wine and spirit. One of the Read more…
What is Viognier? Viognier is a white grape variety from the Rhône Valley in France, specifically from Condrieu’s small appellation. There are tiny amounts of this variety grown in its native spot, but it has gained popularity worldwide, especially in California. Viognier produces richly textured wines with soft acidity. Flavors Read more…
What is Riesling? Riesling is a white wine grape that grows prominently throughout Germany and Austria and in Alsace in France. Riesling is made in many styles, including bubbly, bone dry, semi-sweet, and dessert level sweet. There’s a popular wife’s tale that ALL RIESLING IS SWEET. Nothing could be further Read more…
What is Riesling? Riesling is a white wine grape that grows prominently throughout Germany and Austria and in Alsace in France. Riesling is made in many styles, including bubbly, bone dry, semi-sweet, and dessert level sweet. There’s a popular wife’s tale that ALL RIESLING IS SWEET. Nothing could be further Read more…
What is Pinot Grigio? Pinot Grigio, aka Pinot Gris, is a grey grape variety that is a color mutation of Pinot Noir. This mutation is believed to have happened in Burgundy sometime in history, but this grape is best known as Pinot Grigio in Northern Italy and Pinot Gris in Read more…
Glorious Gewürztraminer Pairings: Choucroute Garnie Thai Curry Mussels Moroccan Chicken Tagine Kung Pao Chicken Tarte Flambé Vegetable Indian Thalis Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Seared Foie Gras Crab Salad w/ Ginger Dressing Red Fish Curry Korean Style BBQ Wings Muenster Cheese