Wine Press
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5 Accessories for the Wine Connoisseur
Awhile back we talked about the 5 accessories every wine drinker needs, whether you’re just getting into wine or have been enjoying it for quite some time. Today, we’re talking about accessories more serious wine drinkers should consider. They take the basic...
Coravin review: Is it really worth it?
There are A LOT of options when it comes to preserving your wine, from bottle stoppers to air pumps to gas systems. There are pros and cons to each system, and really none is better or worse than another. They just have different purposes. A bottle stopper works...
Growing Up: The Life Cycle of a Grape
Spring is a very exciting time in the vineyard because it’s the beginning of a grape’s annual journey. The vines suddenly spring to life, seemingly overnight, going from dormant to alive and growing. This period is called bud break, and typically occurs in March or...
10 Gifts That Will Make You the Teacher’s Pet
Teacher appreciation week is the first week of May and BOY, did we learn this last year just how much we appreciate our kids’ teachers! They worked harder than ever to navigate constantly changing teaching styles, manage their own stress, and keep learning fun. Show...
4 Easy and Versatile Wine Cocktails to Spice up Your Night
I know this may sound crazy, but every so often you may want to mix up your wine routine. You can try some new varietals, which is always fun, or you can spice up the wines you have on your rack by making cocktails. We love wine cocktails because 1) they have wine in...
Spring Flavor Update- Lemon Desserts with Zesty Whites
In my family, when it’s your birthday you get to pick the cake flavor. For years when I was a kid, all I wanted was lemon cake with lemon frosting. I don’t know where that came from, but that’s what I wanted and by golly, that’s what I got, even though no one else in...
5 Accessories Every Wine Drinker Needs
A walk around any wine store or a few minutes browsing the internet will reveal hundreds, thousands, of wine accessories. There are endless varieties of glasses, wine storage, corkscrews, chillers, preservers, and more. It’s easy to get tempted to buy everything in...
How to Tell if your Wine is Bad- 4 Common Faults
Recently I opened a 10 year old Burgundy that I had heard great things about. I was so excited to try it. I poured a glass, gave it a nice swirl, stuck my nose in it, and took a deep inhale. Then I pulled back choking because all I could smell was vinegar. I decided...
I Have to Make a (Wine) Confession
You know how I always encourage you to try new things and be open-minded toward varietals, whether they’re new or you haven’t tried them in awhile? I have a confession to make. I don’t like Chardonnay. I have a severe mental block when it comes to the grape and I...