by Kendeigh Worden | Jul 27, 2023 | BLOG POST, WINE TRENDS |
Oxidation is a touchy subject in the wine world. It dances between being a flaw and a highly-pursued trait of many fine wines. For a wine to be oxidized, it must be exposed to oxygen, either accidentally or intentionally. First note, there’s a big difference between...
by Kendeigh Worden | Jul 20, 2023 | BLOG POST |
The Distinctive Wines of Alsace: French Terroir and German Legacy The Distinctive Wines of Alsace: French Terroir and German Legacy Alsace hardly falls in line with the other French wine making regions, from the grape varieties planted, to the styles of wine produced,...
by Kendeigh Worden | Jul 13, 2023 | BLOG POST, REGIONS |
All You Need To Know About Rioja: A Regional Guide Did you know Spain is the world’s 3rd largest producer of wine? Or that Spain has the greatest amount of land dedicated to growing wine worldwide? Most of the credit goes to Spain’s fine wine capital, La Rioja. Known...
by Kendeigh Worden | Jun 27, 2023 | BLOG POST, Cert5 |
5 Top Tips for the CSW Exam The Certified Specialist of Wine, or CSW exam is one of the most revered in the industry. It can also be one of the most frustrating for students. Some consider it to be the most difficult of the exams, compared to exams from the Wine and...
by Kendeigh Worden | Jun 23, 2023 | BLOG POST |
A Quick Guide to Oak Barrels (and how they affect wine) For almost as long as there’s been wine, it has been stored in oak barrels. Barrels were used initially because they were easy to transport, yet sturdy and durable. It wasn’t until they were well integrated with...
