11 Best wines for beginners plus tips on how to start drinking wine
If you want to like wine, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you. What is the best wine for beginners? Here’s a list of the best white and red wines to drink as a beginner. If you’re new to wine, you might also enjoy these tips on how to start drinking wine and get to know your palate.
One of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
Read MoreOriginally from France, most famously Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, or “wild white”, has lived up to its namesake and grown wildly popular around the world. This guide outlines everything you need to know about the Sauvignon Blanc grape and its wine, including notable regions, what it tastes like, how to serve it, what to pair it with, and the best Sauvignon Blanc wines to try.
Read MoreLocated in southwestern Germany, the Mosel Valley (Moselle Valley) is one of the most beautiful and underrated wine regions. Home to some of the world’s top white wines, the Mosel produces mostly Riesling, ranging in style from bone dry to lusciously sweet. When visiting the region, be sure to explore the terroirs of the three subregions, including the Middle Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer. Here are four must visit wineries in Germany’s Mosel Valley, along with what to expect from each unique wine tasting experience.
Read MoreEver hear of orange wine? This is your complete guide to the trendiest style of wine right now: orange wine. This post breaks down how orange wine is made, what it tastes like, how to serve it, and some of the best orange wines to try.
Read MoreWhat are sulfites in wine? Are sulfites causing my red wine headaches? The short answer is sulfites are not the cause of your wine headaches, and they’re not causing your hangovers, either. Sulfites are used to preserve a wine and occur in wine at much lower levels than you might assume. This post will help clarify why there are sulfites in wine, how many sulfites are in wine, what’s actually causing your wine headaches, and how to best avoid a wine headache.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is, “What’s your favorite wine?” Truth is, wine is very situational for me. I rarely revisit the same bottle, which often makes it difficult for me to answer this question. So, I decided a monthly log of the best bottles I’ve had of late would be a good start. You can reference this guide when you’re stocking up your cellar or just craving something different. Hopefully, these monthly wine roundups will inspire you to try some new things!
Read MoreHow do you make a wine tasting fun? After hosting hundreds of private wine tastings, I’ve gathered some tips to help you host a wine tasting event for you and your friends. Here are some wine tasting party ideas, along with everything you need to host a wine tasting party at home.
Read MoreThere are five steps to follow that will help you learn how to wine taste. I’m breaking down how to follow these steps and why they’ll help you discover what kinds of wines you like. This post also shares wine tasting terms to teach you how to wine taste properly.
Read MoreIf you want to like wine, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you. What is the best wine for beginners? Here’s a list of the best white and red wines to drink as a beginner. If you’re new to wine, you might also enjoy these tips on how to start drinking wine and get to know your palate.
Read MoreDid you know only about 14% of wineries in California have women as their lead winemakers? Supporting women in the wine industry is important to me because we’ve been underrepresented in the industry for so long, and it’s time to change that. Here are some of my favorite woman-made wines that you should seek out, along with food pairing suggestions, and what makes these female-owned wine brands special.
Whether you’re staying in the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria, Alisos Canyon, or nearby, these restaurants are a must for your next visit to Santa Barbara wine country. Because let’s be real, wine country trips are all about the food, too. I’m sharing the best restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a delicious weekend in Santa Barbara wine country.
Read MoreI’m sharing with you what it means to be a boutique winery, what you should know about small production wines, and why drinking these limited wines should matter to you, the wine-drinker. And if you stick to the end, you’ll see a list of some of my favorite small wineries in California.
Read MoreI’m breaking down what dry wine is, how to shop for dry wines, and how to identify a wine’s sweetness level, as well as some of the best dry wines that you can taste. Some of these wines might actually surprise you…
Read MoreWhile still seemingly undiscovered, Lodi is the largest wine-growing region in California, with over 100,000 acres under vine. On a recent trip to this hidden gem wine region, I was blown away by the hospitality, wines, history, and people. Here are 5 reasons why you should go wine tasting in Lodi, plus wineries to visit, wines to taste, and the best restaurants.
Copenhagen is officially one of my top 3 favorite cities. Not only is it extremely beautiful, but there’s so much to see and do. The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the wine keeps flowing. Here are my recommendations for where to stay, where to eat and drink wine, and what to do in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Read MoreLinguine alle Vongole, or Linguine with Clams, is one of my favorite pasta recipes to make at home. Here’s how to make my go-to linguine with clams recipe, a rosé pairing and why this food and wine pairing works, plus other wine suggestions to match with your summer seafood dishes.
Read MoreFor me, ideal white wines for summer are light-to-medium in body, high in acid (crisp), fruit-forward (but dry), and perfect for pairing with summer activities and dishes. If you enjoy a refreshing glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, here are the perfect alternatives for when you’re looking to try something new, plus what they taste like, where they come from, and summer food and wine pairings.
Whether you’re planning a date night at home, a virtual Galentine’s celebration, or a much-deserved self-care day, I’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day wine in mind for you! Check out my top picks for Valentine’s Day, plus food pairing ideas to go with each bottle.
Read MoreWine and cheese are simply two of my favorite things. The best part is, when you find a wine and cheese pairing that succeeds, the two work together to make each other taste even better....how is that possible? Here are some food and wine pairing guidelines, along with four red wine and cheese pairings you have to taste.
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