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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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Conduct a Wine Tasting with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Do you really know the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay? Try this DIY tasting to find out.
Sep 8, 20213 min read
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3 White Wines: Their Typical Range of Flavors
White wine can be found in a broad range of flavors from citrus to dried fruit.
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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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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Taste Right Bank Bordeaux Blends: Merlot Dominant
Merlot is the most planted grape varietal in Bordeaux and the perfect blending partner for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Nov 12, 20202 min read
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Taste Left Bank Bordeaux Blends: Cabernet Dominant
Bordeaux blends are a cornerstone to understanding wine.
Nov 6, 20202 min read
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3 Things to Know about Australian Shiraz
Australia is synonymous with Shiraz. It’s known for those big, bold, juicy red wines. The best part is that Australia produces...
Oct 30, 20202 min read
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How to Serve Cabernet Sauvignon: 3 Simple Steps
You've spent the time to select your Cab. Now make sure to serve it with the respect it deserves.
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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Is Cabernet Sauvignon Dry?
The age old question. Is this wine sweet or dry?
Oct 21, 20202 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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Try this Urban Winery in North Carolina
This Urban Winery has a female owner who sources grapes from around the world, serving it in a beautiful historic space.
Sep 3, 20202 min read
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What’s in Your Glass? 3 Affordable Sauvignon Blancs & A Blind Tasting
Best affordable Sauvignon Blanc Brands discovered in a blind tasting.
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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What’s In Your Glass? Chardonnay Paired With Grilled Lobster & Shrimp
This grilled lobster is paired with a beautiful unoaked Chardonnay from California. It's not your typical oaky buttery wine.
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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What’s in Your Glass? Wine and Garden Walk
Kicking off the first of the series: What's In Your Glass? These ladies set up a Wine and Garden Walk. Let's find out more.
Jul 4, 20202 min read
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10 Rosés for the Summer: From Around the World
Rosé and summer go together like mint and chocolate, refreshing and delightful.
Jun 26, 20204 min read
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What is Orange Wine? 3 Orange Wines to Try.
Have you heard about orange wine or maybe even tried it? This is a style of wine that’s come back on the scene in recent years. If you are..
Jun 18, 20204 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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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon: Our Latest Obsession
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon is our latest obsession. This red wine out of Napa Valley is so delicious we can’t get enough of it.
May 8, 20202 min read
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How to Read Tasting Notes: Simplified
How many wine tasting notes are actually helpful? 3 Ways to make tasting notes useful.
Apr 3, 20207 min read
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Round Pond Syrah: A Brooding, Velvety Red Wine
Round Pond wine from California is a winner. We tried this Syrah with short ribs and it was fabulous.
Mar 27, 20203 min read
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