By Nikki Goddard What if I told you that I could change the taste of wine—using only my mind? You’d probably think I was eccentric, a liar, or just plain delusional, or, perhaps, that I had seen The Matrix a few too many times. But picture this scene: You and a connoisseur friend are visiting …
By Karen Wetzel With the start of the new year, we are all looking for ways to improve the quality of our lives, so why not start 2022 off right with resolutions that will help you follow your passion and find a job in the wine industry. Here are some simple but impactful ideas. Resolution …
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by Brian Freedman Winemakers spend immense time and energy considering what kind of barrels to rest their wine in: New, second use, neutral; American, French, Hungarian; which cooperage, what toast level, and more—all of these play crucial roles in the character of the wine that will rest and ultimately be bottled from them. But their …
The Wine & Spirits Education Trust is considered the gold standard for global beverage education. But if you’re new to the industry, you might not have even heard of it. Here’s an insider’s look at the WSET certification, and how you can “join the club.”
Champagne is all but synonymous with sparkling wine. However, these five beverages, made in Champagne, contain no bubbles at all.
As we think about the smells we describe when we sniff a wine, we can’t dial down to single aroma molecules—instead, we have to think about groups of molecules working together.
Arrival at Gorgona is similar to any other cozy Mediterranean island apart from the armed patrol waiting at the dock. A pocket-sized beach invites children’s shovels and the painted facades of the surrounding port are dredged in marvelous eastern sunlight. Pines, heaths, and heathers bake in the heat. Gulls and cormorants draw the eye upward …
In this Episode, Karen Wetzel speaks with Michael Cerio, VP of Operations for Distinguished Vineyards & Wine Partners. …
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In a small handful of appellations around the world, it’s common to find a deeply colored, richly concentrated red wine that has been enhanced by the inclusion of white grapes. Here, we take a deep dive into the history of co-fermentation, from fans to deep skeptics.
Drinking wine is like reading a good book. We sip and savor to discover a wine’s story, drown in the dialogue between terroir and grape, befriend the character of the winemaker. Here are 10 lines from famous texts that pertain to wine; and speak to the time and place in which the words were written.