How to Understand St. Emilion wines in 5 minutes
Exploring the Diversity of St. Émilion Wines: Soil, Winemaking, and Vintages Have you ever wondered how wines from one tiny region can taste so dramatically different? I recently attended a St. Émilion wine event in Dallas, (one of several cities in the United States). As guests of Misa Imports, we tasted over 75 wines from […]
Ever wonder how to make rose wine?
Ever wonder how to make rose wine? What is a rosé? Is it Red? Is it White? Jancis Robinson, one of the world’s most famous wine educators and authors defines it as “ROSÉ IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN WHITE WINE AND RED WINE.” I couldn’t agree more, but is that all there is to rosè? Not at all! Let’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Getting to know the nerd in me!
Being a Somm who has never worked in the service industry, I bring a new perspective for every day wine lovers! Quite candidly, I’m a wine nerd in every way! My blog is a documentary of my wine adventures and journeys with a goal of sharing easy to learn and easy to use tips and […]
¡Salud! Santé! There’s no fear in cheer!
Dailyish Confessional: Clinking wine glasses whether you say Cheers!, ¡Salud!, Cin Cin! or any other salutation should be a celebratory and fun experience! Strangely enough, it can be awkward or even result in disaster such as a chipped wine glass! How on earth can something so universal be so uncomfortable! I must confess, an awkward […]
And next up on the wine is right… W.O.W.! Introducing wine of the week!
Daily Confessional: Coming off Wine Trends of 2022, I was not sure where I wanted to take Confessions of a Wine Nerd. I’m studying (once again) for another certification so my attention has been a bit sparse and scattered. DOMSOM (wine education for those of you not familiar with it – check us out!!!) is […]