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Start learning today about Napa Valley wines through a guided tasting course with wine expert Madeline Puckette. [...]
This month’s wine club shipment theme is “Aging Vessels: Oak, Stainless, Concrete.” We’ll be tasting four wines that each use a different aging method to understand how aging affects wine taste. [...]
Opening old vintage wine is a once in a lifetime experience. Here are some things we learned while opening 40 year old wine. Get ready for a few surprises! [...]
Learn about and taste 6 amazing Argentina wines in a guided tasting course with wine expert Madeline Puckette. [...]
Pinot Noir is growing in popularity in Marlborough, New Zealand. The area known for its Sauvignon Blanc has a new rising wine star. [...]
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon graces the final 34 Wines Tasting Challenge. Join us for the last delicious wine in the series. [...]
This week’s challenge tastes Spanish Rosado. Our tasting challenge heads to the finish line with the bubblegum pink wine of Provence. [...]
Spicy red wine – Syrah, Chianti, and Californian Zinfandel. Learn more now about your palate and how to choose bold spicy red wine. [...]
Discover how a distinctly German grape became a French wine superstar. This week’s tasting challenge sips on Gewürztraminer. [...]
July’s Wine Club theme is “Pinot Noir Four Ways.” We’ll be tasting four different styles including rosé, red, and sparkling blanc de noirs. [...]
Former Coca-Cola and PepsiCo executives are teaming up on a new beverage venture: KEY, a ketone-focused energy drink. The beverage, which launched Wednesday, claims to be an all-natural product that “harnesses the power of ketones,” according to a press release from the brand. The latest entry into the rapidly-growing energy [...]
It’s that time of year again: North America’s 50 Best Bars of 2024 have been revealed. The list, sponsored by Perrier, was unveiled at a live awards ceremony on April 23 at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The honorees include establishments in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. [...]
The caffeine-fueled collaboration of Gen Z’s dreams is here. On Wednesday, 818 Tequila and Chamberlain Coffee — founded by model Kendall Jenner and YouTuber and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain, respectively — announced a limited-edition collaboration showcasing tequila as the star in the ever-popular Espresso Martini. As a part of the collab, [...]
As a relatively new wine hobbyist, you’ve received every sort of contraption imaginable as gifts from family and friends, right? Or maybe you’re an experienced and well-funded aficionado who has gone all-in with your fermented fruit obsession and procured a menagerie of gizmos for yourself, hoping to amp up your [...]
Buying wine in any setting can be a little overwhelming. Whether you’re perusing a by-the-glass menu for something to sip with happy hour or buying bottles to drink at home, it’s nice to walk the line between value and quality. Even those well versed in the wine world’s many options [...]
Red wines from the northwest corner of Spain get far less attention than white wines from the region like the Albariños from Galicia that have become popular in recent years. The red wines — most notably from the Mencía grape — are also now widely available and deserve more consideration [...]
Beer and cider are both fermented alcoholic drinks with rich histories both internationally and domestically, but the economic impact of the American beer industry is magnitudes larger than its apple-pressing counterpart. There are precious few big-time brands with major marketing muscle providing the American drinking public with ciders, and even [...]
Anyone who has spent time behind the stick is familiar with the pitfalls of bartending. From annoyances like customers complaining about prices to stiffed tips, it can be a difficult profession, especially when dealing with unruly guests. But there’s one type of guest bartenders typically enjoy serving: fellow hospitality workers. [...]
Forget the orange slices — wine influencer Tom Gilbey instead opted to blind taste 25 wines while running the London Marathon on Sunday. Over the 26.2 miles, Gilbey managed to guess seven wines entirely correctly — including their grape variety, region, and vintage — 14 wines mostly correctly, and only [...]
I spend far too much of my time trying to figure out how to “go viral,” yet some Carthusian monks — who have taken a vow of silence! — had no problem doing it twice last year. In the spring, rumors began circulating that Chartreuse, the much-ballyhooed French herbal liqueur, [...]
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Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, better known as simply, Laufey in a popular singer and songwriter from Iceland. Her name that nobody knows intuitively the pronunciation of, is actually a relatively common Icelandic name taken from Norse mythology, the mother of Loki. Laufey is an Icelandic […] The post How to [...]
Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin is a Russian oligarch, mercenary military chief of the paramilitary group Wagner, once close allie of Russian president Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin. In June 2023, the commander who is often referred to “Putin’s chef” launched an alleged coup and an offensive to […] The post How to [...]
Score: 90/100 Points Overall Review Notes & Tasting Impressions With a bright and shiny lemon-yellow color, and delicate green hues, this Burgundy Chardonnay is positively intriguing to the nose, with dominant notes of marzipan, almond, red apple, and mango. Pleasing tones of orange and […] The post 2017 Famille [...]
Guest Post By Alti Wine Exchange Hi! For those who are asking themselves who’s this, I’m Breno, lead copywriter at Alti Wine Exchange. Last time, I was invited by Julien Miquel to give you some curiosities about wine history. Now, I’m happy to be […] The post How fine [...]
Wine Review & tasting Notes of the 2019 Esprit Gassier Edition Limitée Côtes de Provence Rosé from France. Score: 92/100 points Overall Review Notes & Tasting Impressions With a pale salmon pink color, typical of what we expect from a Provence rosé, the nose […] The post 2019 Esprit [...]
Guest Post by Alti Wine Exchange Hi, Social Vignerons reader, Let me introduce myself. I’m Breno, copywriter at Alti Wine Exchange, a leading fine wine investment platform – where our brave Julien Miquel also happens to be Chief Wine Officer (you can read his […] The post Five curiosities [...]
Exploring the Terroirs of Burgundy for Sparkling Wines – Louis Bouillot Crémants de Bourgogne Review
This is the third of a series of articles and videos where we explore together the fascinating world of fine sparkling wines. First, we looked at the different grapes that are used to make fine Crémants de Bourgogne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir leading of course […] The post Exploring the [...]
Dalgona coffee is the new coffee sensation! Such a simple and easy recipe. There couldn’t be anything to make than Dalgona coffee… Yet, it seems no one had really though about whipping instant coffee before, and of pouring the resulting mousse on top of hot […] The post How to [...]
Bordeaux Wine & Food Pairing Bordeaux wines are known for their exceptional quality and are loved and appreciated by wine connoisseurs around the globe. That being said, there isn’t such a thing as the perfect bottle of Bordeaux wine ; different wines will fit different […] The post Bordeaux & [...]
Now this is an interesting question, that as a wine expert I wasn’t expecting but quite a few people ask it so it’s worth a little investigation. Hear Whether There is Red Chardonnay Wines or Not in Video Why Not a Red Chardonnay Wine? The […] The post Is there [...]
Are you wondering what to make for this evening’s dinner (that’s actually creative)? How many times have you opened the fridge or pantry doors and promptly announced that it will be take-out sushi night? To be honest, the mealtime conundrum is almost a daily occurrence in my world. A few [...]
Officially announced is Alternative Tastes Wine Fest: A Celebration of Unique Varieties to be held in Paso Robles, California on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 2024. During the two day extravaganza, Albariño and Tannat, two trending varietals on the Central Coast, are the stars. This festival was founded [...]
News articles about yet another sale of a family winery to a large corporate conglomerate are published on a regular basis. Likewise, almost daily, an article or social media conversation revolves around the future of wine as it pertains to younger consumers. When I had the chance to chat with [...]
Who has not heard of or tasted wines from Napa Valleys’ Cakebread Cellars founded in 1972 by Dolores and Jack Cakebread? Its storied history and exceptional wines not only reflect the character of the founders but the quality of their estate vineyards from Carneros to Mendocino County. Now, this historic [...]
For many, sipping a glass of wine while reading a juicy novel may be a favorite pastime. I know it is for me. After a day of errands, writing, or organizing the pantry for the millionth time (truth), I enjoy opening a bottle of something delicious and relaxing with a [...]
On Tuesday, March 26 at 3pm Pacific/6pm Eastern, another “Snapshot Chat” will be offered on Zoom. This time, the topic is English Sparkling Wine and yes, we’re going to get fizzy with it! Joining me will be Oliver Walkey, journalist, author and co-founder of A Glass of Bubbly, an extremely well-regarded [...]
What a weekend! From February 29-March 2, 2024 hundreds of wine lovers participated in the World of Pinot Noir held at the exclusive Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, California. We tasted, learned, and dined (on repeat) with a fervor only true aficionados are able to do. This was [...]
“My mother, Erika Ratti, and father are from the area of Milano and Como in northern Italy,” explained Ambrogio Cremona Ratti in a recent virtual tasting with two wines (sent as samples) from Tenuta Sette Cieli. “My mother loved horses and wanted to move to the countryside. In the early [...]
Julia Child said more than once that “wine is meant to be with food – that’s the point of it.” The Crush on This crew heartily agrees! In the past few months, Allison and I have prepped an array of foods and sipped luscious wines that complement each bite. Enjoy [...]
Wines, foods and intriguing history of Sicily offer never-ending learning experiences. Just recently, I was sent (as samples) two bottles of Frappato, a wine I’ve tasted in a blend but not recently as a single varietal. Impressed with not only the price point, but with Frappato’s ability to pair with [...]
Vine to Wine, Winemaking at Naggiar Vineyards
Crafting premium wines is Mike Naggiar’s passion. Follow him as he narrates the winemaking process at Naggiar Vineyards. From night
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Discover the Art of Making Wine
In this episode we follow the fascinating process of how wine is made from vineyard to glass. Join Michael Fagan,
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A crash course in home winemaking
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards gives us a crash course in home winemaking.
Read MoreOn Wine: Concannon marks 125 years JAMES CONCANNON, an Irish
On Wine: Concannon marks 125 years JAMES CONCANNON, an Irish immigrant, was living in San Francisco in the 1870s, where
Read MoreNew Riesling Tasting Profile to Appear on Bottle Labels The
New Riesling Tasting Profile to Appear on Bottle Labels The International Riesling Foundation has designed a new way for consumers
Read MoreOn Wine: Concannon marks 125 years JAMES CONCANNON, an Irish
On Wine: Concannon marks 125 years JAMES CONCANNON, an Irish immigrant, was living in San Francisco in the 1870s, where
Read MoreWine Advisor FoodLetter: Pork chops Liegoise We follow up on
Wine Advisor FoodLetter: Pork chops Liegoise We follow up on last week’s nostalgia session with another Belgian-inspired dish from another
Read MoreCalif. vintners push to open wine tasting rooms (The Charlotte
Calif. vintners push to open wine tasting rooms (The Charlotte Observer) Don Cohorst has acres of vineyards, a stash of
Read MoreWine Regions of France There are seven primary wine-producing regions
Wine Regions of France There are seven primary wine-producing regions in France. Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Provence and the Rhone
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