5 Odd and Funny Facts About Wine

I'm not an oenophobe, but there are people who have an utter fear or hatred of wine!

In a world where we’ve made wine so untouchable and scary, I’m lightening things up with my favorite five funny facts about wine. Now that’s a tongue twister! There are thousands of wine facts about wine tasting, red wine, white wine, wine production, and grape varieties. While these are interesting facts, they don’t make me […]

Italian White Wine You Need to Try!

Vermentino is one of my favorite Italian white wines.

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 […]

So you think you want to buy a winery?

Philip's decision to buy a winery led to a move to New Zealand's Hawke's Bay

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.

Here’s a little wine for turkey

Valley Mills Vineyards Zephyr is my wine for turkey.

It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving heralds in the holiday season and it’s time to pick your wine for turkey. No turkey (I can totally relate as a pescatarian), no fear! This is your chance to have a little fun, veer off the beaten path and do something a little wild and crazy! What […]

Sparkling wine on the wild side

Double double toil and trouble – what makes this natty wine bubble? Champagne, oh, glorious champagne.  With its sexy and enticing bubbles, this magical liquid can elevate any event with its celebratory sensations.  Cremant, cava, sparkling wine from all over the world is lusted after, even prized as the pop of the cork rings in an indescribable […]