by Kendeigh Worden | Sep 10, 2021 | BLIND TASTING, BLOG POST, Wine Education |
A Guide to Wine Flavors, Flaws, and Faults FLAVORS, FLAWS, + FAULTS: What are they and where do they come from? There are loads of chemical compounds in winemaking that lead to a lot of the aromas and flavors we pull from wine. Usually, fermentation transforms these...
by Kendeigh Worden | Jul 28, 2021 | BLOG POST, Red Wines, VARIETIES, Wine Education |
All You Need to Know About Barbera: A Quick Guide Barbera is a dark and juicy grape grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. In fact, it is the most grown grape there. It was once known for everyday drinking wines, but is currently getting more recognition for quality...
by Kendeigh Worden | Mar 11, 2021 | BLOG POST, VARIETIES, White Wines, Wine Education |
All You Need to Know About Semillon: A Quick Guide Semillon is a thin skinned, early ripening variety used primarily as a blending grape in many regions. Youthful or single-variety wines can be lighter (bodied) and very bright with some herbal and citrus notes....
by Kendeigh Worden | Jan 13, 2021 | BLIND TASTING, BLOG POST, Popular, Wine Education |
Tasting Wine Side by Side: A Checklist for your Evolving Palate The best way to learn about wine is to taste it! Anyone who has ever nose-dived into the world of wine will tell you that there is nothing that will teach you more than the liquid in the glass! Books are...
by Kendeigh Worden | Nov 5, 2020 | BLOG POST, Cert2, Certs |
Preparing for the CSW Exam: What it’s like and tips for study! Last month I passed my CSW Exam and can now add that title to my ever-evolving collection of certifications and wine knowledge. A year ago I became a Certified Sommelier, and the CSW exam, which was...
by Kendeigh Worden | Oct 27, 2020 | BLOG POST, VARIETIES, White Wines, Wine Education |
All You Need to Know About Gewürztraminer: A Quick Guide Gewürztraminer is a pink-skinned white wine variety that is considered very “aromatic”. This means it is full of pungent FLORAL aromas and flavors. For many, it’s a ‘love it or hate...
