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I'm Stephanie, creator of this website and lover of wine. After years of educating myself on all things wine, I have distilled that lengthy process into a much simpler way to learn about wine. Now you can quickly become an expert without needing to invest all the time that I did! Join me as we demystify this luxury liquid in a simple, raise your glass to enjoy kind of way! More about...

What’s in Your Glass? Wine and Garden Walk

Kicking off the first of the series: What's In Your Glass? These ladies set up a Wine and Garden Walk. Let's find out more.

Jul 4, 20202 min read

Experience a Virtual Wine Tasting

Virtual wine tastings are such a great way to enjoy some fantastic wine and to hear all about it directly from the winemakers themselves.

May 18, 20203 min read

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon: Our Latest Obsession

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon is our latest obsession. This red wine out of Napa Valley is so delicious we can’t get enough of it.

May 7, 20202 min read

Merlot Food Pairing: Matches & Clashes

Merlot is an incredibly versatile food wine because its characteristics land right in the middle for red wine.

Apr 29, 20202 min read

Syrah / Shiraz Food Pairing: The Basics Plus

Syrah/Shiraz food pairing starts with identifying the wine characteristics, then moves to identify the meat and seasonings and preparation.

Apr 15, 20202 min read

Stay-at-Home Wine Survival Kit

Are you trying to find ways to cope at home? Is your home feeling smaller and smaller every day? Are you looking for great wine suggestions?

Apr 8, 20203 min read

Round Pond Syrah: A Brooding, Velvety Red Wine

Round Pond wine from California is a winner. We tried this Syrah with short ribs and it was fabulous.

Mar 27, 20203 min read

Female Winemakers Making History: Laura Díaz Muñoz

Winemaker, Laura Díaz Muñoz, explains how growing up in Spain influenced her love of wine. We'll follow her journey to becoming a winemaker.

Mar 25, 20204 min read

Female Winemakers Making History: Erica Stancliff

We interview winemaker, Erica Stancliff, to find out how wine has influenced her entire life and how she is impacting the winemaking world.

Mar 18, 20204 min read

Female Winemakers Making History: Kathleen Inman

We interview Kathleen Inman and discover how she became so enamored by wine that she decided to start her own winery.

Mar 14, 20204 min read

Syrah vs Shiraz: What Is The Difference?

What is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? They are the same red wine grape, but the different names point to different wine styles.

Feb 28, 20202 min read

Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing: Take It Up A Notch

Cabernet Sauvignon shines when it’s paired with food. This deep red wine with strong tannins is perfect with fatty meats and heavy dishes.

Feb 26, 20202 min read

Romantic Wine for Valentine’s Day

Looking for the perfect wine for Valentine's Day? Impress your sweetie with these romantic bottles of wine that look and taste great!

Feb 5, 20202 min read

Milestone Wine Gifts for Milestone Celebrations

Milestone Wine Gifts like rare old wine, old vine wine, and custom blends can help you commemorate the occasion without breaking the bank.

Jan 17, 20203 min read

What causes wine headaches? How to avoid them.

Wine headaches got you down? Sulfites aren't the reason. Explore 4 theories and ways to avoid headaches without giving up your wine.

Jan 2, 20203 min read

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot: Differences and Similarities Explained

The similarities of Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot often trip up experts, but their differences make them perfect blending partners.

Dec 18, 20194 min read

Merlot Taste Profile

The Merlot Taste Profile is made up of a unique combination of color, flavors, aromas, and structure identifiable by sight, smell, and taste

Nov 27, 20193 min read

Syrah / Shiraz Taste Profile

The Syrah / Shiraz taste profile is made up of unique flavors, aromas, and color. Identify this wine by sight, smell, and taste alone.

Nov 20, 20193 min read

8 Red Wines $15 and Under Rated 90+

Great quality wine doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are 8 Red Wines $15 and under from around the world with 90+ ratings.

Nov 18, 20194 min read

Cabernet Sauvignon Taste Profile

The Cabernet Sauvignon taste profile has unique flavors, aromas, and colors. Identify these characteristics by sight, smell, and taste alone

Nov 13, 20193 min read