Overcoming “Wine Anxiety” By Building Your Wine Tasting Terms
Do you ever feel lost for words when tasting wine—like all those “notes” of lemon, oak, or “wet rocks” might as well be a secret code? If you’ve ever sat across from a sommelier or listened to fellow sippers whip out poetic descriptors while you felt embarrassed, you’re not alone. In fact, many wine lovers—both […]
What’s in Your Wine Barrels? Why Oak Is Great Wine’s Quiet Powerhouse
You know that moment when you swirl a glass of red, catch a whiff of something toasty or spicy, and wonder what makes it taste that way (shhh, you know it’s wine barrels)? Many wine lovers chalk it up to grapes or yeast, sometimes even the fancy chateau on the label. But there’s a centuries-old […]
Why the Flavors of Wine Evolve—and How to Love Every Sip
Have you ever sipped a glass of wine that you once loved, only to find the wine flavors not as delightful as you remembered? The flavors seem muted, or maybe they’re downright different. If you’ve ever wondered why wine tastes different on a Tuesday than it does on a Saturday, you’re not alone. In this […]