Relatable and valuable pieces shared by wine students, industry professionals, and enthusiasts!
Screwcap vs. Cork: Is one better than the other?
Breaking down the pros and cons of wine closures. Plus a bit about cork taint and all of the cork alternatives you might not even know about!
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. Learning about Bordeaux is intimidating, to say the least....
A Guide to Obscure Tasting Notes
Where do flavor descriptors like “pencil shavings”, “cat pee”, and “tar” come from?
All You Need to Know About Tannat: A Quick Guide
Everything you would want to know about this deeply tannic and intensely flavored red wine!
Wine Industry Trends for 2023
A lineup of what’s been on the rise in the wine industry and what I think will grow in 2023! Please weigh in.
All you need to know about Grüner Veltliner: A Quick Guide
Everything you would want to know about this citrusy and ‘green’ spicy variety!
How is rosé made? (A cheat sheet)
We all know rosé gets its color from red grape skins, right? Outside of that, there are a few main processes that give wines that pink color...⚡️DIRECT PRESSBlack grapes are crushed and PRESSED IMMEDIATELY just like white wine! This extracts as little...
Cheap vs Expensive Wines: Can you taste the difference?
What makes a cheap bottle different from an expensive bottle?
All You Need to Know About Mourvèdre: A Quick Guide
Mourvèdre is a small, dark, thick-skinned variety that…
Blind Tasting for “Fruit Condition” – what does this mean?
Learn to identify how the fruit aromas come across in wine tasting… freshly picked, dried up, stewed?
Preparing for WSET 3: What it’s like and tips for study!
Curious about what the content is like? Where to start? What is important to know? I’ll provide some clarity here so you can be well on your way to passing this exam!
Blind Tasting: Tips for calibrating your palate!
Some of the biggest things I’ve learned in tasting for exams over the years!
Core Contributors
Oliva Abramson
Olivia is a Washington-based freelance writer with a Level 2 Award in wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. She has a passion for all things food, wine, and travel, though her heart belongs to the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not sipping on a glass of Washington Cab., she’s usually bikepacking, crocheting, or chillin’ in the sun with her dog Tater.
Rana Masri
Rana is a certified WSET3 and French Wine Scholar. She is a forever student with a passion for wine stories and converting wine drinkers to enthusiasts following their own wine journeys. Rana comes from the ancient land of wine Lebanon and currently lives in Dubai with her other two passions, her kids.
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