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The Chablis Conundrum
I started wondering if the success of “Chablis” is maybe its downfall? In the U.S., most wine drinkers are familiar with the name. Even if they don’t know much about where it is from or how it is made. Or even, what the grape variety is. (If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard, “I don’t like Chardonnay. But I love Chablis!” I’d buy a house in France and you all could visit. But I digress.)
wineminx
Apr 35 min read
$10 vs. $50 Wines – Can You Blind Taste the Difference?
Blind tasting is an exercise that causes wine students to sweat but can actually be very informative for consumers. Especially if you create a “semi-blind” comparison, meaning you know something about the wines, but not which is in which glass. Some of my favorites side-by-sides are: · Same grape variety, two different countries · “Grand vin” and second label from the same producer · Same country or region, two different single grape varieties · Same var
wineminx
Mar 203 min read
Skin-Contact Whites (Red Wine Drinkers Will Love)
Skin-contact white wine, or “orange wine,” is a category growing in popularity, but one that still confuses a great many wine drinkers. However, if you’re one of those wine lovers who says, “I only drink red,” this style of white wine may be right up your alley! Let me break down the reasons why. First of all, the only reason red wines are even red at all is because the crushed grape juice spends time in contact with the dark skins of the grapes, effectively dying it. This
wineminx
Jan 263 min read
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?
wineminx
Jan 194 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.
wineminx
Dec 12, 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
wineminx
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...
wineminx
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.
wineminx
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.
wineminx
Aug 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!
wineminx
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Intrepid Imbibing: Unusual Italian White Wines
Adventurous sipping challenge continues - this month, try an unusual Italian white wine!
wineminx
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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In the course of my work, I may accept free samples, meals and other considerations. I do not trade positive reviews or coverage for money or any financial considerations, unlike some print publications which have for-profit wine clubs but, because they are not classified as "bloggers," are not required by the FTC to post a notice like this.
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