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What's the Difference Between Cool Climate and Warm Climate Wine?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 12, 2021 Last Updated: June 12, 2021

Ask The Expert! You've no doubt heard these terms thrown around so today we take a look at the differences between cool climate wines and … [Read more...]

Water & Wines Puzzle Review and Discount!

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 4, 2021 Last Updated: July 14, 2021

The most enjoyable way to learn about wine besides drinking it! The Water & Wines Wine Puzzles. We review the Spain puzzle plus we've got a … [Read more...]

Ask The Expert! Are Sweetness and Residual Sugar the Same in Wine?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 28, 2021 Last Updated: May 29, 2021

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

Ask The Expert! Do Wine Enclosures Matter? The Argument for Cork

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2021 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

Natural cork, plastic or screwcap - do wine enclosures matter? Founder/CEO Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards lays out the case for … [Read more...]

What's In Wine? Wine Ingredients and Additives - Ask The Expert!

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 5, 2021 Last Updated: May 21, 2021

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

Why Are Some Bordeaux Wines So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2021 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

Our Ask The Expert series is back and today we tackle why some Bordeaux cost so much, including tips to find value in this sea of high … [Read more...]

How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 16, 2021 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

It's a familiar dilemma. You're in the store staring at a wall full of wine bottles that you know nothing about. Many, if not most of the … [Read more...]

Keeping it Fresh - How To Store Open Wine

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 15, 2021 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

While leftover wine is the subject of many jokes (see the meme below), a question we are often asked is "How do you keep a wine fresh after … [Read more...]

The 2020 Best Red Wines Under $20

By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 9, 2020 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

As another year comes to a close, it's time to update our annual list of The Best Red Wines Under $20! We tasted so much great wine … [Read more...]

The 2020 Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 2, 2020 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

It's the most wonderful time of the year...that's right, it's time to release our 2020 Top 10 list of the best white and rosé wines under … [Read more...]