Category: Blog About Wine

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  • Fall in Love with Minnesota Red Wine Grapes and Other Hybrids

    I know you’re all thinking Minnesota red wine grapes? You mean Minnesota actually has wine? YES YES YES and YES!  In fact, Minnesota has numerous red grape varieties and white wine grape varieties. These are not only growing in the state but developed in the state! Let’s deep dive into some amazing hybrid varietals. I’m…

  • Red Blend Wine Fans Will Love Field Blend Wine

    In wine terms, we’ve all heard of, and most likely enjoyed a red blend wine. Some of the most well-known in the U.S. include brands such as The Prisoner Wine Company’s Prisoner red blend of red wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono, and the unexpected Zinfandel. This proprietary red wine blend hails from Napa…

  • Fall in Love with French Wine Terms

    It’s easy to fall in love with French wine, but it can be difficult to fall in love with French wine terms. And, while French wine regions from the Champagne region to the Loire Valley and Burgundy to Bordeaux may make some of the best wine made anywhere in the world, they can be the…

  • Italian White Wine You Need to Try!

    In a country best known for its red wine, there are hundreds of Italian white wine grapes that deserve attention. Read on and explore with me! Many white wine varieties are indigenous to a single region or even a small district. These varieties work well in their particular locales. And, they tend to result in wines that have…

  • Creative winemaking blows my mind!

    Once again, a specific wine topic has blown my mind and this time it’s creative winemaking. What could be creative about wine, you ask? Everything! Compared to nearly any other beverage, wine allows the farmer and the winemaker an inordinate amount of creative license! Follow me on this one as I’m obsessed. Let me start…

  • My good wine is now sour wine!

    With anxious abandon, I cut the coil, pop the cork, pour a glass, and discover my treasure is nothing but a sour wine! How on earth could this have happened? Has this ever happened to you? You’ve saved a special bottle of wine for years. For a special occasion. For a highly anticipated event. Or, for the perfect meal.…

  • What Makes a Sustainable Wine Sustainable?

    What exactly is sustainable wine? Join me, KristiWineNerd as I explore the topic!

  • Unique Wine Gifts For Mom

    Mother’s Day is around the corner, here are my top wine gifts for your special mom! Mother’s Day is a special day for me. I was actually born on Mother’s Day but let’s not get into what year… So as a wine fanatic, I thought it would be a great time to share my top…

  • Make Memorable Wine Travel with these Top 5 Tips

    Embarking on a wine travel journey is akin to unlocking a world of flavors, landscapes, and cultures. Here are 5 tips to make it amazing!

  • So you think you want to buy a winery?

    Dreaming of owning a winery? Unison Vineyard’s tale, from the Horn’s adventurous purchase in New Zealand to winemaking success, exhibits two paths: start from scratch or buy an established winery. With investment and vision, shaping your brand, like Unison with its evocative wines and spirited branding, is key. Owning a winery is challenging yet rewarding,…