Demystifying Wine Varietals: What’s Really in Your Glass

Reid Patterson discusses wine varietals and Mount Eden Vineyards

Demystifying wine varietals can be one of the most frustrating parts of your wine journey. Can you relate? Have you ever found yourself standing in front of endless rows of wine bottles, each one boasting a wine varietal label promising something special but leaving you more confused than confident? If so, you’re not alone. The […]

Wine Varietals Uncovered: What ‘Varietal’ Labels Really Mean for Your Glass

Explore the secrets behind wine varietal labeling with Reid Patterson, Mount Eden Vineyards

Join Kristi Mayfield and guest Reid Patterson from Mount Eden Vineyards as they delve into the nuanced world of wine varietals. Explore wine labeling complexities comparing Bordeaux blends  to California’s Cabernet Sauvignon and other nuances. You’ll uncover why a wine labeled as one varietal might contain more than just one grape in the mix.  Reid […]

The Ultimate Guide to Red Wine Styles: Find Your Flavor

The Ultimate Guide to Red Wine Styles: Find Your Flavor

Are you ready to dive into the world of red wine and discover how to decode its vast range of flavors? In our last episode, we explored the three styles of white wine, but today, it’s all about the reds. From Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, to Nerello Mascalese, red wine offers a rich spectrum of characteristics, each perfect for different […]

Pop the cork, it’s time to celebrate!

Kelly Fleming Big Pour

Our 10 year anniversary was an event worth celebrating! When it comes to celebrations, pop the cork and count me in! Birthdays, anniversaries, wins, even finding a great deal at a local thrift store! Whatever the occasion, I’m always game for a great celebration. This past week, my husband and I had our own event […]

The vote is in, and the winner is…!!!

Wine tasting for a cause casting a vote

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 […]