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Curtain Call Wines: There’s No Shame

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
The other day I was plugged into my headphones and this song came up on my playlist. I actually like this song. Don’t judge. Seriously! I’m making a point, not looking for a character assessment based on my musical choices (and by all means, if you are offended by explicit lyrics, please do not listen […]

Summer Wine Tasting: 7 Winery & Vineyard Vacation Spots in the US

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
Summer is officially here and some of us haven’t planned a vacation quite yet. If you’re looking for a last minute weekend getaway with scenic views and multiple tasty beverages to sip, then visiting a winery or vineyard could be the perfect trip for you.   The Daily Meal recently put together a list of […]

How & Why You Should Bond with Your Wine Brand

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
  This quote, from a friend of mine, was buried in the email that I was wading through last week. To my credit, I did actually know that these were Spanish regions but other than that, my knowledge was fairly limited: I’ve dabbled in Priorat but have no experience with Montsant. So, I took the […]

Why You Should Convert to a Digital Restaurant Menu from a Millennial’s Perspective

  • Posted by CorkNoob
Have you tried using a digital restaurant menu yet? Whether it’s an app for selecting food, beverages, or even the touchscreen menus that we see popping up in fast food locations, restaurants are starting to adopt technology over paper. Many restaurants have already been using technology for various aspects of the guest experience such as OpenTable for reservations […]

Australian Wine Part 2: CorkNoob Wine Tasting

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
Earlier this month, we outlined a guide for Australian wine, drawing attention to the fact that the Aussie’s produce tastier vino than American wine drinkers realize. We thought we’d take this concept to the next level and have our resident wine newbie, the “CorkNoob”, tell us what she thinks after being tasked with purchasing some […]

Breaking Bored: Ignite Your Wine Menu

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
What? This approach sounds incredibly boring. But sadly, also reasonable.  With a generic paper wine menu offering little more than vintner, region and vintage it is difficult to get excited about taking a chance on an unknown wine.  I honestly believe that this is a real shame.  I mean, part of the allure of dining out […]

Why You Should Give Australian Wines a Try – It’s More Than Shiraz Wine

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
After reading possibly the best wine description ever written by an Australian Wine Blog: The Wine Wankers, it inspired us to dedicate one of our blog articles to the fabulous creations made by Australian winemakers. With so many wine options to choose from (and solely being known for Shiraz Wine), we’re afraid that at times […]

How to Saber a Champagne Bottle

  • Posted by CorkNoob
After seeing countless videos of CorkGuru clients sabering their first champagne bottles and breaking their “saber virginity”, the CorkNoob is feeling a little left out as well as intrigued about how this whole sabering thing really works.   Simply being involved in CorkGuru and doing some research online (mainly watching Alton Brown’s video) has brought […]

What Restaurants Need to Know About Their Wine Consumers

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
As a restaurant owner, you need to keep your customers happy while always having an eye on your bottom line. Both can be accomplished by keeping up to date on industry trends– and there’s some particularly important ones emerging in the wine field for restaurant, bar, and country club managers. Most notably: don’t forget the […]

Choosing Wine Glasses For Your Restaurant

  • Posted by The CorkGuru
When serving wine to aficionados, it is recommended that you pour into stemware that makes sense.  A true aficionado will know that it is important to choose a glass that complements the wine and releases its characteristics. If you bring the right glass to the table, your guests will be impressed. There are many elements to consider when ordering […]