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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...

Sep 8, 2021
3 min

Conduct a Wine Tasting with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

Do you really know the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay? Try this DIY tasting to find out.

Feb 19, 2021
2 min

3 White Wines: Their Typical Range of Flavors

White wine can be found in a broad range of flavors from citrus to dried fruit.

Jan 28, 2021
2 min

4 Red Wines: Why Their Fruit Flavors Matter

Each of the noble grapes has typical fruit flavors. That fruit profile can vary a bit depending on the ripeness of the grape at harvest.

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

Taste Right Bank Bordeaux Blends: Merlot Dominant

Merlot is the most planted grape varietal in Bordeaux and the perfect blending partner for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Nov 6, 2020
2 min

Taste Left Bank Bordeaux Blends: Cabernet Dominant

Bordeaux blends are a cornerstone to understanding wine.

Oct 30, 2020
2 min

3 Things to Know about Australian Shiraz

Australia is synonymous with Shiraz. It’s known for those big, bold, juicy red wines. The best part is that Australia produces...

Oct 22, 2020
2 min

How to Serve Cabernet Sauvignon: 3 Simple Steps

You've spent the time to select your Cab. Now make sure to serve it with the respect it deserves.

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Is Cabernet Sauvignon Dry?

The age old question. Is this wine sweet or dry?

Oct 8, 2020
4 min

Pinot Noir vs Merlot: Differences Explained

Time to compare taste profiles, food pairings, and check out a few brands.

Oct 2, 2020
4 min

Burgundy Region Wine Tasting: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

What better way to explore the Burgundy wine region in France, than by tasting the wine they produce?!

Sep 3, 2020
2 min

Try this Urban Winery in North Carolina

This Urban Winery has a female owner who sources grapes from around the world, serving it in a beautiful historic space.

Jul 22, 2020
2 min

What’s in Your Glass? 3 Affordable Sauvignon Blancs & A Blind Tasting

Best affordable Sauvignon Blanc Brands discovered in a blind tasting.

Jul 9, 2020
2 min

What’s In Your Glass? Chardonnay Paired With Grilled Lobster & Shrimp

This grilled lobster is paired with a beautiful unoaked Chardonnay from California. It's not your typical oaky buttery wine.

Jul 4, 2020
2 min

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.

Jun 26, 2020
4 min

10 Rosés for the Summer: From Around the World

Rosé and summer go together like mint and chocolate, refreshing and delightful.

Jun 18, 2020
4 min

What is Orange Wine? 3 Orange Wines to Try.

Have you heard about orange wine or maybe even tried it? This is a style of wine that’s come back on the scene in recent years. If you are..

May 19, 2020
3 min

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 8, 2020
2 min

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.

Apr 3, 2020
7 min

How to Read Tasting Notes: Simplified

How many wine tasting notes are actually helpful? 3 Ways to make tasting notes useful.

Mar 27, 2020
3 min

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.