by admin | Sep 16, 2024 | Wine Education
When the calendar marks Labor Day and the leaves start to turn, we instinctively reach for cozy sweaters and fuller-bodied reds. Just like when spring comes, we eagerly shed our winter coats and pop open something crisp and white. It’s comfortable. It’s expected. But...
by admin | Sep 11, 2024 | Tasting, Wine Education
We continue our Wine in 5 series with arguably one of the best Bordeaux appellations, Margaux! Julien tells us about his old stomping grounds… From what it was like to work at Château Margaux… To the wines you absolutely have to try… And how it stacks up on our...
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...