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Welcoming a Wine Newbie & Tasting California Cabernet

  • Posted by CorkNoob
As a newbie wine sipper, I’m hoping to provide a perspective that helps relate to other wine drinkers new to the scene and show experienced wine-o’s how we think. I’ll be providing a look into my different wine tastings and experiences in the wine world. Somewhat new to the wine experience, I have spent the […]

Oddball Wine Pairings

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
Inspired by a barista with a grumpy attitude (how is that even a thing?), I thought some practical wine pairing tips might be useful for wine lovers and the wine-curious alike.  Here are some inspired recommendations.   THE SALTY ATTITUDE In much the same way that you might want to chase your potato chips with […]

The Big O: Is Organic Wine Worth It?

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
By “Big O”, I mean organic – get your mind out of the gutter! With Earth Day right around the corner, I am reminded that we are all asked to stop and consider this planet that we live on and the footprint we will be leaving behind. It almost seems silly, though, to have only […]

Wine Purchasing Woes? Never.

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
In talking with various friends, of both the on-line and real-life variety, I have been having a recurring conversation about the process of ordering or purchasing  wine.   Why do some people break out in cold sweats when issued the job of buying wine and specifically, what do people dislike most about the selection process? Overwhelmingly […]

Pink isn’t Just a Color, it’s an Attitude

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
Here in the northeast, deep in the trenches of the Polar Vortex (which, frankly, has to be really good for the wine industry) we are still very much blanketed in snow and cold.  In spite of this, as I look at my faithful outdoor furniture, I cannot help imagining my entire patio restless with anticipation […]

Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover (Or, a Wine by Its Label)?

  • Posted by Danielle Gillespie
I’m going to go out on a limb, at the risk of really ticking off a lot of industry professionals who have dedicated countless hours to the noble pursuit of unraveling the mysteries of wines. My answer is “yes”, yes you can judge a wine by its label. BUT, my answer is strongly qualified! I […]