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    Bringing Your Own Wine (BYOW) to a Restaurant

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 27, 2019 Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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    One of my biggest pet peeves in the wine world is the outrageous price that many restaurants charge for a glass of wine. Typically priced at or above their wholesale cost for the entire bottle, I often find that one glass of wine ends up costing about the same price as the bottle … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Deals, Featured, Wine News

    Where Does The Buttery Flavor in Some Chardonnay Come From? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 22, 2018 Last Updated: January 9, 2023

    Where Does The Buttery Flavor in Some Chardonnay Come From? Ask The Expert!

    Find out what microwave popcorn and buttery Chardonnay have in common in this edition of Ask The Expert! Up next in our Ask The Expert series is a question that most wine lovers have wondered at one point or another - why is it that some Chardonnay has the unmistakable … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Water and Wine - Irrigation And Dry Farming. Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 15, 2018 Last Updated: January 9, 2023

    Water and Wine - Irrigation Versus Dry Farming? Ask The Expert!

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

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Tenet #5 - The Wine Industry Often Forgets About The Average Consumer

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 13, 2018 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Tenet #5 - The Wine Industry Often Forgets About The Average Consumer

    How to avoid the wine industry's marketing traps. We've come now the fifth rule in our Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery and that is that the wine industry often forgets about the average consumer -- or perhaps neglect or even scorn are better words than forget. Why is … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, Site Info

    What's The Big Deal About Brix? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 8, 2018 Last Updated: January 14, 2023

    What's The Big Deal About Brix? Ask The Expert!

    It's a term we often hear associated with winemaking, but what the heck does it mean and why is it so important? We hope you've been enjoying our Ask The Expert series here at Reverse Wine Snob! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Why Are Vineyards Often Found On The Slopes of Hills and Mountains? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 1, 2018 Last Updated: January 10, 2023

    Why Are Vineyards Often Found On The Slopes of Hills and Mountains? Ask The Expert!

    Are all those picturesque hillside vineyards just for looks or is there a reason behind their location? … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Tenet #4 - Wine Under $20 Is Not A Compromise

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 30, 2018 Last Updated: January 18, 2023

    Tenet #4 - Wine Under $20 Is Not A Compromise

    Price does not equal quality! Our fourth rule of Reverse Wine Snobbery is Wine Under $20 Is Not A Compromise. The fourth rule in our Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery is at the heart of what we believe here at Reverse Wine Snob. Read on for what we think is a pretty … [Read more...]

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    What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 17, 2018 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

    Explore what lies beyond oak in answer to the question of what else is wine aged in besides oak barrels! We hope you're enjoying our new Ask The Expert series! Today we've got another great answer from a winemaker, this time on the question of "What else is wine aged in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Tenet #3 - Experiment With New Wines

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 16, 2018 Last Updated: January 18, 2023

    Tenet #3 - Experiment With New Wines - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery

    How do you know what you like if you don't try new things? Our third rule of Reverse Wine Snobbery is Experiment With New Wines. Up next in our Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery is our third, and perhaps most fun, rule - Experiment With New Wines! While at first glance … [Read more...]

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    Do Old Vines Make Better Wine? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 10, 2018 Last Updated: January 6, 2023

    Do Old Vines Make Better Wine? Ask The Expert!

    Respect your elders! Are old vines better? Find the answer in today's installment of Ask The Expert! Today we're back with the second installment of our new Ask The Expert series! "Old Vine" is a hot marketing term these days, but what we want to know is whether these old … [Read more...]

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    Tenet #2 - Drink What You Like

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2018 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Tenet #2 - Drink What You Like - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery

    Our second rule of Reverse Wine Snobbery: Drink what you like (and how to avoid the sweaty horse problem). Today we're detailing Tenet #2 (drink what you like) in our Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery. (Find Tenet #1 here.) And while it seems like this one should be … [Read more...]

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    Why Is Amarone So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 3, 2018 Last Updated: January 6, 2023

    Why Is Amarone So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    Just why is Amarone so expensive? Find the answer in the first installment of our Ask The Expert series! We're excited today to launch our new Ask The Expert series where we ask winemakers, winegrowers and other experts to answer all your questions about wine. … [Read more...]

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    Tenet #1 - Buy Wine That Fits Your Lifestyle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 2, 2018 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Tenet #1 - Buy Wine That Fits Your Lifestyle - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery

    Our first rule of Reverse Wine Snobbery: Buy wine that fits your lifestyle; don't change your lifestyle to fit your wine. Today we're continuing on with the expansion of our Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery detailing our first rule when it comes to enjoying wine on your own … [Read more...]

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    How Do Volcanic Soils Influence Wine? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2018 Last Updated: January 7, 2023

    How Do Volcanic Soils Influence Wine? Ask The Expert!

    Exploring how volcanoes and wine can be an explosively good combination in today's Ask The Expert! For a question like this you really need an expert who has specific experience with the topic at hand. So, of course, our natural choice was to go to the experts at … [Read more...]

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    Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 13, 2018 Last Updated: January 16, 2023

    Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

    Have you ever wondered why some wines, like Pinot Noir, come in different shaped bottles? Keep reading for the answer in today's Ask The Expert! In this edition of Ask The Expert we're tackling an age old question. … [Read more...]

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    What Is The Role Of Native Yeast Versus Cultured Yeast In Winemaking? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2018 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    What Is The Role Of Native Yeast Versus Cultured Yeast in Winemaking? Ask The Expert!

    This microscopic fungus is a big deal in the world of winemaking. Up next in our Ask The Expert series is a hot topic among wine lovers currently. And while it may seem like TMI for the average wine consumer, yeast plays a huge role in how wine tastes! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    The Grapes of Vinho Verde - Alvarinho and Loureiro

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 12, 2018 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    The Grapes of Vinho Verde - Alvarinho and Loureiro

    Exploring the grapes of this refreshing region. A few weeks ago we introduced you to the wines of Vinho Verde in our Get To Know Vinho Verde post. In this post we're going to learn about the grapes that make up this region with a special emphasis on Alvarinho and Loureiro. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alvarinho, Featured, Loureiro, Portugal, Vinho Verde

    What Makes Washington Wine Special? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 9, 2018 Last Updated: January 16, 2023

    What Makes Washington Wine Special? Ask The Expert!

    Why should California get all the love? A 40+ year Napa Valley veteran waxes poetic about making wine in Washington State. We're back to tackle another question in our Ask The Expert series! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Why Are Some Wines So Sweet? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 16, 2018 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Why Are Some Wines So Sweet? Ask The Expert!

    Exploring how sweet wines are made. We're back to tackle another question in our Ask The Expert series! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    How Does Altitude Affect Wine? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2018 Last Updated: January 12, 2023

    How Does Altitude Affect Wine? Ask The Expert!

    Get the skinny on high altitude! It's time for another edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    What's The Difference Between Old World and New World Wines?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 26, 2018 Last Updated: August 1, 2022

    What's The Difference Between Old World and New World Wines? Ask The Expert!

    Two common wine terms, but what do they really mean? We're back with another edition of Ask The Expert at Reverse Wine Snob! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    What's The Right Way To Cellar Wines? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 19, 2018 Last Updated: January 16, 2023

    What's The Right Way To Cellar Wines? Ask The Expert!

    Now that you've bought that special bottle, how do you make it last? It's time for another edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Blending Wines - Is it Art, Science or a Little of Both? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 12, 2018 Last Updated: January 11, 2023

    Blending Wines - Is it Art, Science or a Little of Both? Ask The Expert!

    Ever wondered how winemakers come up with the perfect blend? Welcome to another edition of Ask The Expert. We're delighted this new series has been received so well so as a result we've decided to continue it indefinitely, or at least as long as we have questions to be … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Vinho Verde - Modern Wines With A Whole Lot of History

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 7, 2018 Last Updated: February 25, 2023

    Vinho Verde - Modern Wines With A Whole Lot of History

    We're back with more on one of our favorite spots for white wine, Vinho Verde. As we've discussed many times before, we're huge fans of Vinho Verde (pronounced veeng-yo vaird), the region in Portugal just to the west of Douro and to the south of Rías Baixas in Spain. Today we're … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, Portugal, Vinho Verde

    What Are The Basics Of Fermentation? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2018 Last Updated: January 11, 2023

    What Are The Basics Of Fermentation? Ask The Expert!

    Just how does grape juice become wine anyway? In today's edition of Ask The Expert we examine the core process behind the transformation of grapes into the product we love so much - wine! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Ask The Expert, Featured

    Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 14, 2015 Last Updated: October 11, 2022

    Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery

    How to enjoy wine on your own terms -- beliefs we hold dear at Reverse Wine Snob. Our Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob, or even if you've been visiting for a while, there's no better place to begin than with my Ten Tenets of Reverse … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Featured, New? Start Here!, Site Info, Wine Books

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