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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...

Sep 8, 20213 min read

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.

Feb 19, 20212 min read

3 White Wines: Their Typical Range of Flavors

White wine can be found in a broad range of flavors from citrus to dried fruit.

Jan 28, 20212 min read

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.

Nov 12, 20202 min read

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 6, 20202 min read

Taste Left Bank Bordeaux Blends: Cabernet Dominant

Bordeaux blends are a cornerstone to understanding wine.

Oct 30, 20202 min read

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 22, 20202 min read

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 21, 20202 min read

Is Cabernet Sauvignon Dry?

The age old question. Is this wine sweet or dry?

Oct 8, 20204 min read

Pinot Noir vs Merlot: Differences Explained

Time to compare taste profiles, food pairings, and check out a few brands.

Oct 2, 20204 min read

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?!

Sep 3, 20202 min read

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.

Jul 22, 20202 min read

What’s in Your Glass? 3 Affordable Sauvignon Blancs & A Blind Tasting

Best affordable Sauvignon Blanc Brands discovered in a blind tasting.

Jul 9, 20202 min read

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 4, 20202 min read

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.

Jun 26, 20204 min read

10 Rosés for the Summer: From Around the World

Rosé and summer go together like mint and chocolate, refreshing and delightful.

Jun 18, 20204 min read

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..

May 18, 20203 min read

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 7, 20202 min read

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.

Apr 3, 20207 min read

How to Read Tasting Notes: Simplified

How many wine tasting notes are actually helpful? 3 Ways to make tasting notes useful.

Mar 27, 20203 min read

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.