by Kendeigh Worden | Jun 14, 2024 | BLOG POST, Red Wines, VARIETIES |
All You Need to Know About Pinotage: A Quick Guide Pinotage is South Africa’s flagship red varietal, specifically in Stellenbosch along the Western Cape. A cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir, Pinotage is favored for its balance of dark fruit, spicy, and meaty...
by Kendeigh Worden | May 30, 2024 | BLOG POST |
Anyone paying attention to the alcohol industry is aware of the growing rise in non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages. First, there was Dry January, then Sober October, and many are making the change to a permanent fixture in their routine. So, what does that mean...
by Kendeigh Worden | May 24, 2024 | BLOG POST, Certs |
I failed my WSET Diploma unit. Now what? If you Google “How to pass WSET Diploma” or “How to pass WSET D1”, there will be pages full of student experiences with loads of tips, all very helpful. I scanned a few of these before beginning my dive into it (maybe I should...
by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 25, 2024 | BLOG POST, VARIETIES, White Wines |
All You Need to Know About Picpoul: A Quick Guide Picpoul, also known as Picquepol Blanc, is a thin-skinned white wine varietal found mainly in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Southern France, where it’s name is used in the name of the region Picpoul de...
by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 16, 2024 | BLOG POST, REGIONS |
The Many Styles of Tokaji I’m a big fan of sweet wines made from noble rot or botrytis mold. Complex and unique (they can’t be made every year), a recent trip to Budapest sparked my desire to dive into Hungary’s Tokaji wines. Curious about tasting the range of...
by Kendeigh Worden | Apr 4, 2024 | BLOG POST, Seasonal Recaps, White Wines |
All You Need to Know About Vermentino: A Quick Guide Vermentino is a thin-skinned, early-budding, late-ripening grape that thrives in a warm Mediterranean climate. This variety grows primarily in Sardinia, Italy, producing a unique, refreshing dry white wine with...
