by admin | Sep 9, 2024 | Wine Education
Somewhere Near Manizales, Colombia The other day, I went gold panning. Not in some far-flung, exotic location, but right in the river where I spent a good chunk of my childhood. It was just out of pure curiosity, really, a spur-of-the-moment adventure with my older...
by admin | Sep 4, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Picking a wine can be daunting, especially if you’re trying something new. Each region has its own styles of wine, grape varieties, and unique rules for labeling… Here’s a crash course in how to read a wine label, so you can know what you’re getting, every time....
by admin | Sep 4, 2024 | Wine Education
In the world of wine, we're often led to believe that the price tag is the ultimate arbiter of quality. But let me tell you, my fellow wine enthusiasts, that's a load of fermented grapes. If only life were that simple… As members of the Bonner Private Wines club, you...
by admin | Aug 28, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
Snoop Dogg is better known for green herbs than red grapes, but apparently he does like a red wine on occasion (maybe all the time he spends with Martha Stewart?)... He likes it so much he’s created his very own wine—or someone has for him. So is Snoop’s wine any...
by Lucy | Aug 28, 2024 | Wine Education
Calchaquí Valley, Argentina In the sun-baked vineyards of Argentina's Calchaquí Valley, a revolution is quietly fermenting. Its name? Criolla chica. I remember the first time Agustín Lanús from Sunal wines introduced me to criolla chica. A relic from old-world...
by admin | Aug 21, 2024 | Wine Education
Last week with wine expert Julien Miquel we took a look at the rising alcohol levels in wine. Check it out here if you missed it. This week he tackles the big question: what is to be done? Winemakers are ever-adaptable, and this isn’t the first time the industry has...
