by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 27, 2023 | BLOG POST, Wine Education |
The Story of Malbec, Carménère, and Tannat The Story of Malbec, Carménère, and Tannat In the mid-19th century, Malbec, Carménère, and Tannat left their homeland in France heading to South America – future unknown. Just like most immigrants, armed only by their...
by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 27, 2023 | BLOG POST, Seasonal Recaps |
Screwcap vs. Cork: Is one better than the other? Screw cap wine has gotten a bad rap, but they’re more popular than ever. Why is that? The truth behind their purpose and the decline of the cork may surprise you. In this post, I will break down the pros and cons of...
by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 14, 2023 | BLOG POST, REGIONS, Wine Education |
All You Need To Know About Bordeaux: A Regional Guide Regardless of where you are in your wine journey, there’s no doubt you know Bordeaux is where it’s at. It’s one of the pinnacles of Old World wines and responsible for the more jaw-dropping of bottle auctions....
by Kendeigh Worden | Mar 30, 2023 | BLIND TASTING, BLOG POST, Wine Education |
A Guide to Obscure Tasting Notes Where do flavor descriptors like “pencil shavings,” “graphite,” or “pencil lead” come from? The truth is not as weird as you think. No, you don’t have to break out the pencil sharpener to understand better where these obscure notes...
by Kendeigh Worden | Mar 16, 2023 | BLOG POST, Red Wines, VARIETIES |
All You Need to Know About Tannat: A Quick Guide Tannat is a varietal known for making deeply tannic and intensely flavored red wines. Named after said tannins, Tannat is so richly flavored that it is often blended with other grapes such as Merlot and Cabernet...
