Does Swirling Wine Do Anything?
There are few things more mesmerizing than watching a deep, ruby colored wine skillfully swirled around a large-bowled glass. Conversely, watching an “over-swirler” throw the wine around like a ride...
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A Six-Bottle Master Class to Merlot
For years, people have either loved to love or loved to hate Merlot. Those in the former camp praise its soft fruit flavors and expressive nature. To others, however, Merlot is a “middle of the road”...
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How to Find (Free!) Wine Tastings Everywhere You Go
Raise your hand if you love these two words: “free” and “wine!” Whether you’re a wine novice or a pro, complimentary in-store tastings are one of the best ways to get to know what you like, expand your...
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A Six-Bottle Master Class to Sangiovese
Sangiovese, the most planted red grape in Italy, is one of the country’s most noble native varieties. Ubiquitous in central Italy, it’s also one of the most misunderstood and demanding grapes in the...
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A Six-Bottle Masterclass to Albariño (Alvarinho)
Known as Albariño in Spain and Alvarinho in Portugal, this white wine grape has an increasingly global profile. Grown from Uruguay and Japan to California, Albariño (the name commonly used abroad)...
View ArticleA 4-Step Checklist to Assess the Quality of Wine
When tasting any wine, whether formally or just for your own pleasure, there are three main components you should examine: appearance, nose and palate. You might even use terms like ‘legs’ (an...
View ArticleA Ph.D. in Sensory Science Explains How to Improve Your Tasting Abilities
Wine tasting is a sensory experience. You hear the pop of a cork, see the color and viscosity in the glass and feel the sensation of the liquid in your mouth. But arguably the most important senses...
View ArticleHow to Spit Wine Like a Pro
Among the least glamorous parts of wine tasting is figuring out when, where and how to spit. If you’re new to wine, it may feel awkward or even rude to take a sip and then wordlessly expel the liquid...
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Shoot, Sip or Mix? The Right Way to Drink Tequila
Even if you’re already familiar with tequila, one of Mexico’s best-known agave spirits, figuring out the best way to enjoy it can be a little confusing—if only because tequila is available in such a...
View ArticleHow to Describe Wine Using Fruit Clusters
Tasting and analyzing wine is an art form that involves understanding the complexities and nuances of many different wine varieties. There are thousands of terms to describe a wine’s flavors and...
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