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The Champagne Dilemma – to Splurge or Not to Splurge.
...If you’re going to splurge on Champagne, you have a few questions to ask and decisions to make. Namely, what price rung do you want to aim for, what style or experience do you expect from the bottle, and how do you find wines that overdeliver no matter the rung?
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4 days ago4 min read
How Anyone Can Pivot to a Wine Career
I regularly encounter people who half-seriously say they want to chuck it all and work in wine like I do. Well color me your little enabler — you can. Yes, a career change is not without pitfalls and risks, but there are so many ways to work in the world of wine, and whatever your resume or LinkedIn status, you’re not too far away from joining it.
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Jan 123 min read
New Year, New (Wine) Habits, New YOU!
This year, we’re not just gonna ride the wave — we’re going to make quantum leaps. And wine is coming along for the ride (or, driving the boat!) 'Cause I've always said: If you can gain the confidence to choose a wine you love, you can choose a LIFE you love, too.
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Jan 54 min read
Top 20 Values Under $25 of 2025!!
My most popular post is back, friends! What you've been waiting for all year - the annual roundup of the best value wines I have tasted over the past 365 days that cost $25 or less. Not every bottle will be available in every market, alas - but bring this to your local merchant and see what they can find for you! Without further ado and in no particular order... BUBBLES: 2020 Alta Alella Mirgin Cava Reserva Brut Nature, Spain ~$22 Very high quality, lean and lightly toasty.
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Dec 12, 20254 min read
Bringing Genever Back
Is there anything more Dutch than bicycling over cobblestone streets alongside a canal? Yes: ending that bike trip with a glass of genever. This Wineau found herself in the Netherlands recently, and while there is a burgeoning wine region there—I had a surprisingly lovely Dutch Auxerrois my first night—it’s clear the true spirit of the Netherlands is its signature beverage, genever. [Genever production in a nutshell: the malt base is typically from one or a blend of grains
wineminx
Nov 29, 20257 min read
MW: the Journey - Departure.
Well, my dear friends, family, and colleagues – I have formally withdrawn as a Master of Wine candidate . This was an incredibly...
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Oct 13, 20254 min read
Germany’s Mosel: on the Brink of Superstardom Again?
Bernkastel town and its Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) vineyards Take breathtakingly steep riverside vineyards, add 2,000 years of world-famous winemaking history, mix in a grape variety that may help save viticulture from climate change, and combine it all with small, family-run producers devoted to quality. A perfect recipe for world-class wine? Perhaps—but not without challenges. On a recent trip to the Mosel River in western Germany, I was repeatedly awed by the impossible ste
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Oct 7, 20254 min read
Intrepid Imbibing: Orange Wines!
Many adventurous drinkers may already be familiar with skin-contact, or “orange” wines – but a lot of folks are still, sadly, in the dark. They often ask if the wine is made with oranges, are unclear about production methods, and are confused about what the wines will taste like.
So, this month's "Intrepid Imbibing" is all about orange. Let's clear up some details first...
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Oct 2, 20253 min read
Intrepid Imbibing: Artisanal Vermouth
This month, instead of reaching for something high-octane at drinkin' time, try starting your evening the European way: with an aperitif. Pour a glass of artisanal vermouth over ice, add an orange twist if you like, and enjoy a moment of balance and refreshment. It’s not just a drink — it’s a mindset.
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Sep 1, 20253 min read
Vegan Wine Isn’t Made from Kale. But Close.
Wine is made from grapes, but that doesn't automatically make it vegan.
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Aug 6, 20253 min read
Intrepid Imbibing: Roussillon Whites!
Intrepid Imbibing challenge is BACK baby!
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Aug 1, 20252 min read
MW: The Journey - Post-Exam UPDATE
The waiting begins... with a large dose of dread.
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Jun 29, 20259 min read
Summer Reading: The Best Wine Books, Period
Over my 30+ years in the wine and spirits industry, not to mention my decade-plus of intense wine study, I have read over two hundred...
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Jun 8, 20253 min read
MW: the Journey (a Metaphor)
Helping to communicate the perplexing nature of the Master of Wine program with a relatable metaphor.
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May 5, 20254 min read
The Best New Year's Wine Resolutions You Can Make
My top Five wine resolutions for 2025
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Jan 6, 20253 min read
Top Wines Under $25 of 2024!
Heading into the New Year, I encourage you to keep experimenting, and have fun... there's so much to discover. Cheers!
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Dec 23, 20245 min read
Intrepid Imbibing - 3 for 1! (Aligoté, Mencía, & Rhône Whites)
Howdy, Imbibers… well, the end of the year just about galloped away from me. I’m sure for many of you too! I somehow missed a month and a half of I.I. so figured I’d overcompensate with THREE whole suggestions for you to up your wine game as we finish up the year. October’s wine was going to be: Aligoté - This “second” white grape of Burgundy is enjoying some revitalized interest. It tends to mimic Chablis in its vibrant, electric personality. Raspy acidity, chalky, som
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Nov 24, 20243 min read
Simplifying Wine Exploration: If You Like X, Then Try... (Reds!)
You all were thrilled about my white grape post on this subject, so here's the reds! (Well, except for the person who tried to debate me...
wineminx
Oct 7, 20244 min read
What the Heck is "Orange" Wine?
Many adventurous drinkers may already be familiar with skin-contact, or “orange” wines – but a lot of folks are still, sadly, in the...
wineminx
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Intrepid Imbibing: Jura Red Wine
Howdy, Intrepid Imbibers! Are you ready for next month's challenge? Image: The Sourcing Table For September, I wanted to choose a perfect early-fall wine that you may not be familiar with, so this month’s theme is: JURA RED WINES! The Jura is a small, cool-climate region in eastern France sandwiched between Burgundy and Switzerland. It’s quite hilly, with vineyards between 820 and 1,310 feet, on limestone and Jurassic marl. While Jura production is dominated by white wines
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Aug 26, 20241 min read
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