When you think of rosé, what do you imagine? If you’re picturing a bottle of White Zinfandel or something sickeningly sweet with a dark pink color, please keep reading! There is so much more to rosé, and I’ve converted many rosé haters. Your summer wine game is about to level up.
Category Archives: Wine Basics
What To Do at a Wine Tasting
You have a group of your best pals together and you’ve made a plan—you’re heading to a winery! You’ve got your safe ride, a mood-setting playlist, and you make your grand entrance. Now what should you expect and do once you make it to the bar?
Tasting Thursday: Gamay
Tasting Thursday this week features gamay. Gamay is the grape behind Beaujolais (boh-zhuh-lay), and for those of you who are new here, it’s my favorite everyday wine. It’s a smooth, light, and delicious red wine, and you can find a great bottle for under $30 and a solid bottle for $10-$15. Sign me up! She’s versatile. She’s food-friendly. She could also be described as a patio guzzler, but we don’t know anything about that…
What is corked wine and how do you spot it?
Last week we talked about corks vs. screwcaps, and I mentioned that a downside to corks is that 1-3% of corks will develop cork taint. What does that mean though? First, let me assure you that although that stat about corks is true, that doesn’t mean that 1-3% of wine you buy will be ruined.ContinueContinue reading “What is corked wine and how do you spot it?”
Wines to Try Based on Your Favorite Styles: Part 1
Are you ready to try different wines but don’t know where to start? I’m breaking down exactly what to buy based on what you’re already drinking, starting with cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, grenache, pinot grigio, and prosecco.
How to Buy Wine with Confidence
Picking Past the Pretty Label Alright fam, we know how to taste wine & order it at a restaurant now, but how on earth are you supposed to figure out what wine to buy at the store without getting overwhelmed by all the options and aisles? As you’re new to wine and learning what youContinueContinue reading “How to Buy Wine with Confidence”
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
Conquering the Wine List Raise your hand if you’ve been out to dinner with friends or clients and had no idea where to start when the waiter handed you the wine list? I’ve been there. The wine list can be intimidating at first, especially if it’s more than a page, but with these tips you’llContinueContinue reading “How to Order Wine at a Restaurant”
Wine Tasting 101: 4 Simple Steps
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Wine Sunset wine flight in Bucks County, PA So you’ve been drinking wine for a little while now, and you’re starting to get curious about it more and more. How do you taste wine as you hear people talk about? Maybe you’re starting to notice a difference in theContinueContinue reading “Wine Tasting 101: 4 Simple Steps”