Have you ever pictured yourself coming home at the end of your work day with mud-stained boots from working in a vineyard, or red wine stains on your shirt after shoveling grapes in a winery? Well if getting your hands dirty speaks to you, then strap your hat on for today’s episode. Our guest is …
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Celebrated wine writer and author Jordan Mackay (“The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste” and “Secrets of the Sommelier”) shares a personal journey story while teaching us about all things Pinot Noir. By Jordan McKay My initiation into the world of Pinot Noirs came with equal portions of allure and danger, those two qualities that never fail …
Learn more about the cutting-edge technology being used to combat challenges such as smoke taint, pests, disease and fungal spores. This is the second article of a three-part series on precision viticulture.
In this episode we you’ll meet Bailey Gins from SGWS. She started off in a sales role, and has worked her way up to become a Talent Cultivation Manager. Baily not only helps employees get started in their new job, but she also helps them grow their careers. We’ll talk about everything from onboarding, …
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Once you know you’re dealing with an “older” wine, follow these six steps for a perfect drinking experience. By Jonathan Cristaldi The idea of drinking older wine is a conundrum for most people. How to serve it, if it should be decanted, how quickly or how slowly to savor it before, like a perfect Hawaiian …
If you’re looking for resources to help you find a job in the wine industry, then look no further. In today’s episode, I’ll introduce you to Gary Schneidkraut from ForceBrands. ForceBrands, aka BevForce, is a leading recruiting firm that offers industry specific services that connect employers with employees. Gary is a Director working with BevForce’s clients …
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Often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc makes excellent single-varietal wine. Climate change is pushing the boundaries on where it is cultivated. By Ari Bendersky If you’ve ever enjoyed a glass of wine made with Cabernet Franc, it was likely blended with other red grape varieties. Cabernet Franc is native to the Basque …
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by Ari Bendersky With American wine, most people are aware of California, specifically Napa and Sonoma. Beyond these two regions, others may have Oregon on their radar, keen for its excellent Pinot Noir wines, or even Washington State for its richly textured Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignons. While California claims the greatest number of wineries, with …
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by Noelle Hale, DipWSET, Diploma Manager, WSET Certified Educator Whether you’re enjoying the breeze in your hair while strolling through a vineyard, tasting a new vintage straight from the barrel with the winemaker, or savoring a leisurely lunch on a sun-soaked winery patio, it’s easy to fall in love with the romance of wine. So easy …
Take a primer on Oregon’s Newly-Minted American Viticultural Areas WIthin Willamette Valley By Joe Roberts Thousands of years ago, the Missoula Floods gave birth to what are now the diverse terroirs of the Pacific Northwest. Today, the region is experiencing a different kind of flood: namely, a flood of newly-approved AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). The …
