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Ask The Expert! You’ve no doubt heard these terms thrown around so today we take a look at the differences … Read more

Residual sugar is a hot topic in wine, but it’s also often confused with the perception of sweetness. Winemaker Scott … Read more

Natural cork, plastic or screwcap – do wine enclosures matter? Founder/CEO Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards lays out the … Read more

Wine Ingredients and Additives 101! Winemaker Jillian Johnson DeLeon of Onesta Wines gives us the scoop on what’s in your … Read more

Our Ask The Expert series is back and today we tackle why some Bordeaux cost so much, including tips to … Read more

Find out what microwave popcorn and buttery Chardonnay have in common in this edition of Ask The Expert! Up next … Read more

Growing better grapes by conserving water. A leading winemaker reveals his viewpoints on water and wine in discussing irrigation and … Read more

It’s a term we often hear associated with winemaking, but what the heck does it mean and why is it … Read more

Are all those picturesque hillside vineyards just for looks or is there a reason behind their location?

Explore what lies beyond oak in answer to the question of what else is wine aged in besides oak barrels! … Read more

Respect your elders! Are old vines better? Find the answer in today’s installment of Ask The Expert! Today we’re back … Read more

Just why is Amarone so expensive? Find the answer in the first installment of our Ask The Expert series! We’re … Read more

Exploring how volcanoes and wine can be an explosively good combination in today’s Ask The Expert! For a question like … Read more

Have you ever wondered why some wines, like Pinot Noir, come in different shaped bottles? Keep reading for the answer … Read more

This microscopic fungus is a big deal in the world of winemaking. Up next in our Ask The Expert series … Read more

Why should California get all the love? A 40+ year Napa Valley veteran waxes poetic about making wine in Washington … Read more

Exploring how sweet wines are made. We’re back to tackle another question in our Ask The Expert series!

Get the skinny on high altitude! It’s time for another edition of Ask The Expert!

Two common wine terms, but what do they really mean? We’re back with another edition of Ask The Expert at … Read more

Now that you’ve bought that special bottle, how do you make it last? It’s time for another edition of Ask … Read more

Ever wondered how winemakers come up with the perfect blend? Welcome to another edition of Ask The Expert. We’re delighted … Read more

Just how does grape juice become wine anyway? In today’s edition of Ask The Expert we examine the core process … Read more