by Lucy | Apr 30, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
Do white wines have tannins? Casual wine drinkers often think white wines are tannin-free — but they’re wrong! While lighter and more delicate, the tannins in white wines can greatly influence their flavor and mouthfeel… Learn more in this week’s video from...
by admin | Mar 26, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
We return to our “Wine in 5” series with… Napa Valley! How did this region begin producing world-famous wines in only 60 years? (After all, it took Bordeaux hundreds of years to develop their signature wines)… How can Napa provide such a wide variety of styles?...
by admin | Mar 19, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
How does the thin-skinned, unassuming, finicky pinot noir grape create the most expensive wines in the world? Is it the acidity? (No; they’re not any more acidic than other wines) The alcohol level? (No; they can have high alcohol levels under the right growing...
by admin | Mar 12, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
How does the thin-skinned, unassuming, finicky pinot noir grape create the most expensive wines in the world? Is it the acidity? (No; they’re not any more acidic than other wines) The alcohol level? (No; they can have high alcohol levels under the right growing...
by Lucy | Mar 5, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
5 wines that punch above their weight… Looking for quality without paying an arm and a leg for a fancy label? Julien’s here to help… from crisp, layered whites to complex and exciting reds, here are 5 regional styles to check out – and how to find the best examples of...
by admin | Feb 26, 2025 | Tasting, Wine Education
“I spent $300 on this bottle so you don’t have to“… This week, Julien tastes Napa Valley cult favorite Insignia from Joseph Phelps… Is it worth the money? Julien tells us his pros (dense & composed)… His cons (quite oaky)… and his overall...
