It can be easy to get into a routine of drinking the same familiar wines, so I have a New Years Resolution for you to help you sip outside of your comfort zone: In 2023, I challenge you to try wines from as many new-to-you and unusual wine regions as you can! Read on for five delicious wines from unique regions near and far to get you started toward your goal. I promise that these wines will surprise you!

Champagne is the universal symbol of celebration, and whether you're hosting or attending a celebration of any kind, I'm sure you'll be sipping lots of bubbles! This guide gives you an overview of the champagne need-to-knows: how it's made, the grapes used to produce champagne, and the styles of champagne you're most likely to sip!  

Every year I set a goal to try wine from as many new regions as I can - the world of wine is expansive and ever changing, and there’s always something new to learn! One of the wines I plan to drink much more of next year is Vinho Verde. These wines range from light, crisp, and refreshing to intense, complex, and round. Vinho Verde wines are incredibly food friendly and perfect to sip all year long! Let’s take a dive into the region and the grapes and get Vinho Verde on your list of 2023 must-try wines!

There's nothing dreamier than exploring Italian wine country in the summertime, but if you didn't make it to Italy this year, I have you covered! Here are my five favorite Italian and Italian-style wines that will make you feel like you're vacationing on the Italian Riviera!

Storing wine in the right conditions is key to keeping it tasting great in the long-term! Read on for five wine storage tips that will keep your bottles fresh and delicious when you're ready to pop the cork!

Summer is here and it's time to fire up the grill and pull out the perfect bottle of wine to pair with all of your BBQ favorites! Though you may think beer is better for the occasion, it's often argued that wine pairs better with BBQ than beer as the salty and sweet flavors better complement the flavors in wine - all the more reason to try these parings!

Wine and beer have a lot more in common than you may think! Both wine and beer come in endless variations and styles, each has its own unique aromas and flavors, and both wine and beer production have rich history behind them. All of the parallels mean that your favorite types of beer can point you to wines you'll love!

As the weather's warming up, it's time to start cooling down with light and refreshing white wines! Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay tend to get the most attention, so I'm sharing my five favorite under the radar white wines to keep your wine rack fresh this season!

Wine and cheese go together like, well... wine and cheese, and we're talking about the best wine and cheese pairings! Read on for the five classic wine and cheese pairings, and what makes them the perfect match!

Over the years I've sought to answer the question, what makes wine good wine? I learned that though complex, there’s one clear answer: production size! Small producers are the heart and soul of the wine industry, and the care they put into each bottle makes all of the difference! Here are the five reasons you should drink small-batch wine instead of the mass-produced bottles on the shelves of your grocery store or wine warehouse.

Learn about the five most common types of glassware, when you should use them, and the science behind why particular designs improve the taste of certain types of wine!

To filter or not to filter, that is the question! It is believed that when left unfiltered, wines are more interesting and impressive with more character, texture, and body. On the other hand, experts argue that leaving wine unfiltered adds no detectable flavor or texture, and risks spoilage because yeast and other microbes remain in the wine in the long term.

There's lots of buzz around new years resolutions, and if one of your goals in 2022 is to expand your palate, get out of your comfort zone, and try some new, unique wines, this one's for you! Read on for five interesting wines to try in 2022!

‘Tis the season for hosting, and whether a small gathering of close family and friends or a big holiday bash this guide will help you choose wines that all of your guests are sure to love. Read on for five crowd pleasing wines that will make you the life of the holiday party!

So, you’re a red wine lover choosing a bottle for your girl’s night and you remember your friend only like whites. Or, you are completely dedicated to white wine and white wine only, and you never know which bottles to choose for date night because your partner will only drink reds. This is a very real dilemma we’ve all found ourselves in a time or two, but I’m here to help!

My trip to Italy was magical! From the gorgeous sunsets to the amazing gelato, I never wanted to leave! Italy is truly a must-see country and a dream for wine-lovers of all experience levels, so I wanted to bring you a little taste of Italy right here at home. Read on for some great sips inspired by my adventure!

Merlot is one of the noble grapes, and plays a critical role in the high-end Bordeaux blends we know and love. It’s absolutely delicious but totally misunderstood!

Merlot has got a bad reputation over the years from mass production of mediocre Merlot wine, and a line in the 2004 movie Sideways denouncing the quality of Merlot. But don’t let either of those things fool you, Merlots can be FANTASTIC when made well! Here’s why you should absolutely be drinking more Merlot:

Barolo and Barbaresco are made from the red Nebbiolo grape, known to produce powerful, full-bodied, highly tannic (dry) wines with cherry, leather, clay, and purple floral flavors. It’s grown primarily in Italy’s Piedmont wine country, and is one of the oldest grapes in the world! Here’s a rundown of the wineries we visited in Barolo wine country:

It's the last month of summer so we have to enjoy every minute and sip the best crisp summer wines! Here are the five wines you’ve got to sip before summer ends!

Piedmont is a region in northwestern Italy chalk full of amazing wine regions, the most famous being Barolo and Barbaresco. Both regions focus on red wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, though Dolcetto and Barbera are also common to the region. In addition to world famous Barolo wine, the region is also known for white truffles and Nutella. Is there even a better combo?!