The Grapevine
How to Clean a Wine Decanter
I’ve been at this a long time and have had my share of frustrating moments with cleaning my decanters. Over time, I have found this six step approa...
Should You Serve Your Wine at Room Temperature?
Serving temperatures are important in wine. Temperature dictates a great deal about how wines will taste, particularly with red wines. In most mode...
Letting Wine Breathe: How it Works & Why it Matters
What does it mean to let wine breathe?
Very simply, letting wine breathe means pouring the wine in a glass or a decanter and allowing the oxygen in...
How to Decant Wine and Why it Actually Matters
Have you ever seen someone in a restaurant pour wine into a decanter and you think, "That’s a little too much show for me!" or "Does it make that m...
Does Red Wine Cause Headaches?
A number of you have asked me to dispel the myth about red wine headaches. This is known in the industry as RWH. As much as I would like to dispel ...
Best Wines for Valentine's Day
Did you know that red wine is the best wine for romance? That’s right, scientists have discovered that certain compounds in red wine actually stim...
7 Health Benefits of Drinking Wine Daily
Are you a social drinker? How many glasses of wine do you drink per week or per night? Have you ever wondered how your wine consumption may be aff...
My Favorite Wine
Have you ever met someone or something that really rings your chimes? Sometimes there are people, places, or things that you have an immediate aff...