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I'm Stephanie, creator of this website and lover of wine. After years of educating myself on all things wine, I have distilled that lengthy process into a much simpler way to learn about wine. Now you can quickly become an expert without needing to invest all the time that I did! Join me as we demystify this luxury liquid in a simple, raise your glass to enjoy kind of way! More about...
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4 Red Wines: Why Their Fruit Flavors Matter
Each of the noble grapes has typical fruit flavors. That fruit profile can vary a bit depending on the ripeness of the grape at harvest.
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Pinot Noir vs Merlot: Differences Explained
Time to compare taste profiles, food pairings, and check out a few brands.
Oct 8, 20204 min read
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Burgundy Region Wine Tasting: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
What better way to explore the Burgundy wine region in France, than by tasting the wine they produce?!
Oct 2, 20204 min read
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Exploring the Burgundy Wine Region
Travel Southeast of Paris and you’ll arrive in Chablis, one of the regions within Burgundy. Continue on to the East and you’ll find...
Sep 30, 20204 min read
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A Delicious Pinot Noir and a Perfect Pairing
We enjoyed this delicious Pinot Noir from The Four Graces Winery with the perfect food pairing.
Sep 25, 20201 min read
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An Interesting Pinot Noir from Austria
Pinot Noir is so popular and produced around the world, but have you tried a Pinot Noir from Austria?
Aug 26, 20202 min read
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Trader Joe's Cherry Blossom Wine
Trader Joe's is known for their unique products and low price points on wine. But is it any good?
Jul 17, 20202 min read
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Experience a Virtual Wine Tasting
Virtual wine tastings are such a great way to enjoy some fantastic wine and to hear all about it directly from the winemakers themselves.
May 19, 20203 min read
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Stay-at-Home Wine Survival Kit
Are you trying to find ways to cope at home? Is your home feeling smaller and smaller every day? Are you looking for great wine suggestions?
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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Female Winemakers Making History: Erica Stancliff
We interview winemaker, Erica Stancliff, to find out how wine has influenced her entire life and how she is impacting the winemaking world.
Mar 18, 20204 min read
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Female Winemakers Making History: Kathleen Inman
We interview Kathleen Inman and discover how she became so enamored by wine that she decided to start her own winery.
Mar 14, 20204 min read
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Pinot Noir Food Pairing: Beyond the Basics
Pinot Noir pairs very easily with a variety of foods. It’s the best go-to when you're at a restaurant and your tablemates order...
Feb 13, 20202 min read
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8 Red Wines $15 and Under Rated 90+
Great quality wine doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are 8 Red Wines $15 and under from around the world with 90+ ratings.
Nov 18, 20194 min read
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Pinot Noir Taste Profile
The Pinot Noir Taste Profile is made up of a unique combination of color, flavors, and aromas identifiable by sight, smell, and taste.
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley in Oregon is renowned for their Pinot Noir. On our most recent visit to Willamette Valley we stopped at Four Graces.
Jun 22, 20181 min read
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Pinot Noir – Let Me Count the Ways…
I just returned from a visit to Willamette Valley, Oregon. Love that area! Not only for the fabulous wine but also for its pure beauty.
Jun 12, 20183 min read
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