Is Luxury Wine Travel Really Out of Reach? Why Everyone Deserves a VIP Wine Experience
Ever scrolled past envy-inducing photos of wine lovers enjoying a wine experience while sipping Grand Cru on a sun-drenched terrace, arriving at remote hillside vineyards by helicopter, and dining at candlelit tables set by celebrity chefs? For most of us, luxury wine vacations with private jets and million-dollar villas seem squarely out of reach. The […]
Breaking Down Wine Travel Planning: Avoiding Disappointment on Your Trip
Are you dreaming of wine travel to a picturesque wine country getaway only to find it fraught with last-minute hurdles and missed opportunities? It’s a common challenge for wine enthusiasts venturing into renowned regions like Napa Valley or Bordeaux, but with the right approach, your trip can be nothing short of magical. Avoiding the Vineyard […]
How to Think Like a Wine Competition Judge
My First Rodeo as a Wine Judge: Insights from the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition I recently had the privilege of serving as a judge at the inaugural Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition. This marks my first official wine judging experience. Naturally, as the wine enthusiast I am, I did […]
5 Reasons to Visit Wineries in New Mexico
So you say there are wineries in New Mexico? Why yes, there are! From the Rio Grande Vineyards to the Ponderosa Valley Vineyards, from the Mesilla Valley to Alamogordo, vineyards and tasting rooms are popping up across the state. But what makes New Mexico wine unique or even special? I know you’ll be shocked, but […]
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 […]
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, as the Horns’ journey during the pandemic shows. Visit their winery, be inspired, and perhaps begin a winemaking journey of your own.
Finding Wine Texture in a Drop
Aromas of citrus, tropical fruits, baking spices, and smoke, but not wine texture. Flavors of lemon curd, sour cherry, black currant, savory herbs. These are terms and descriptors we typically think of when describing wine. At Mount Edward Winery in Central Otago, however, wine texture is how winemaker, Anna Riederer, describes their style. Popping a cork and […]
Spiritual Wine’s New Definition
What could Captain Cook‘s exploration of the Fiordland of New Zealand’s South Island and world-class wine have in common? Greg Hay, Wet Jacket Wine’s own Captain, leads the team toward a vision of precision, exploration, and legacy. Hay founded several of Central Otago’s renowned wineries (Chard Farm and Peregrine). With Wet Jacket, he set out to do something more visionary to fulfill a spirituality in his […]
The vote is in, and the winner is…!!!
Daily(ish) Confessional: We cast our vote and each and every vote was counted. And the winner is….!!! It’s been a blast sharing the most recent W.O.W. episodes where I had the privilege of exploring four fabulous wines with friends and fellow wine professionals! When they are all this good, it’s impossible to pick a favorite […]