Taking a deep dive into the NVWA’s website membership benefits By Joe Roberts Generally, I’m not a fan of spending money on, well, pretty much anything (our current economic inflation battle has been a particularly difficult pill to swallow, requiring me to consume copious quantities of wine to help me through). So when I was …
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by Patrick Comiskey It’s useful to think of Costières de Nîmes as a ‘betweener.’ This appellation in the south of France, situated in the Gard département, borders the Rhône River and delta on its southern flank, and its proximity to Avignon and southern Rhône appellations makes it spiritually “Rhône,” as do its wines, which are …
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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.
By Karen Wetzel Have you ever been to a wine tasting room and left wondering what it would be like to work there? Pouring and talking about wine all day might seem like a dream come true. But, like most jobs, there’s a little more to it than that. Today I’ll introduce you to Sofia …
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If you have ever thought about sharing your passion for wine by writing about it, then this episode is for you! Today my guest is Jonathan Cristaldi. Jonathan is an established wine writer with more than a decade of experience. His articles have appeared in publications such as Decanter, Food & Wine, The SOMM Journal …
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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.”
My guest today is Dale Stratton. Dale has spent the better part of 40 years imbedded in the wine industry and is a treasure trove of knowledge. He is currently serving as the President of the Wine Market Council, the Managing Director for Azur Associates and as an Analyst for Sip Source. He’s a little …
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Learning about wine in and of itself can help you land a job in the wine industry. Course offered at the Napa Valley Wine Academy can help you grow your knowledge.
From soft, delicate, and ethereal to firm, muscular, and powerful—explore all the choices that impact style at the winemaker’s fingertips for producing red wines.
White grapes + red winemaking practices = orange. Explore the world of these varied and diverse wines, which are produced globally.
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