Cheers to the benefits of drinking organic wine. Making informed choices about the wine we serve at our tables or give as gifts around the holidays...
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A Toast Worthy Holiday Wine List
This issue features food, wine and entertaining, and I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll...
Sip and Learn: A Easy Guide for Finding Wines You’ll Love
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
Top Ten Liquors is Opening its New Concept Wineside
Wineside is set to host the first self-serve wine bar in the west Metro. Let’s raise a glass—self-serve wine dispensers are soon to be a thing in...
Pop the Cork on Crémant
Getting to know crémant, the sparkling wine made the Champagne way. Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits....
February is the Month for Pairings
Once in a while, moons align, and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites for food and wine pairings. Côtes du...
In Plain Sight
Wine cellars continue to move up to new heights. Wine cellars continue to move their ways up from homes’ lower levels and onto main floors and into...
Simply Entertain
I love to entertain, whether it’s for a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Here are my rules and some go-to wines that make this...
Wine: It’s What’s for Dessert
Vann in Spring Park offers a variety of dessert wines. When it comes to dining, oftentimes so much emphasis is placed on the main course that one of...
Consider Sparkling Wine Alternatives
Bubbles are a must for the holidays, and there are so many great variations out there that I’d like to highlight an entire category, not just one...
Wine of the Times
Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the...
What Grows Together Goes Together
Wine and the holidays go hand in hand. When hosting, a great pairing can make a meal so much better when done right. Wine makes the dish taste...
Best Sip
Savor rose petal, eucalyptus, herb and tobacco notes. I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for our Best of Sip feature for a couple reasons. This region...
Pairs Well With …
Cheers to more ways to enjoy your favorite wines. Sisters Carin Skowronsky and Sarah Bryant combine their passion for wine with their business savvy...
Enjoy a Sleek and Medium Bodied Wine
If you’ve not enjoyed wines from Ridge Estate, I highly recommend picking up this one. Ridge Estate is very high quality with deep roots in Sonoma,...
Try This Thanksgiving Wine from Napa Valley’s Oldest Winery
Treat yourself and guests to Charles Krug’s sauvignon blanc, featuring all Napa fruit. Look no further for your Thanksgiving dinner wine...
Our Wine Expert Recommends a Bold Take on a Classic Pinot Noir
Juggarnaut Russian River couples rich berry flavor with a smoothness and delicate balance of oak. I’ve chosen a new producer, but a classic...
This Entry Level Pinot Noir is a Sleeper Deal
Cloudline pinot noir has French oak, great fruit flavors, and it’s light and easy drinking. For summer, I’ve chosen to highlight this wine for a...
This is the Perfect Zinfandel to Kick Off the Grilling Season
Learn about zinfandel. For May, I’ve picked a terrific California zinfandel to kick off the grilling season. Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi,...
This Rosé Has Serious Street Cred at a Steal of a Price
Triennes rosé is nice and dry with bright, crisp strawberry and melon flavors, and great acidity. For April, I have chosen a wonderful rosé with...
