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Investing in Wine

Investing in wine can be a profitable and enjoyable venture if approached with the right knowledge and strategy. It can also be a costly endevour if you do not do your research. Here are the key steps and...Read more

5 Tips To Better Wine Pairings

Chefs use the concept of taste balance with food. The same rules apply to wine, but it’s also important to not overshadow the wine (especially if it’s expensive!).

Keep the following tips in mind when having...Read more

The Beginner's Guide to Natural Wine

It's all the rage at the local wine bar! It can be funky or very different from your normal go to by the glass wine! Does it actually stack up against the standard wine you are used to ordering? Yes . Let's go over...Read more

Chinese Wines is Coming to Your Local Wine Store

Overview of Chinese Wine Industry

China has a long history of winemaking, dating back thousands of years, but it is only in recent decades that the country has emerged as a significant player on the global wine stage...Read more

Removing Sediment from Wine

There are two main approaches to removing sediment in wine, depending on how much time and effort you want to invest:

Decanting:

This is the most common and preferred method for removing sediment from aged...Read more

Why I became Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certified

In my exploration of wine, I have come across many other beverages & products being made on the same properties. Many farms have vines, orchards, animals and more that they make use of in a multitude of ways. To...Read more

Sipping on S.I.P. Certified Wines

I was recently honored with a request for Exploring.Wine to review some examples of wines, produced under the guidelines of the S.I.P. Certified program. The Sustainability in Practice (S.I.P.) Certified is one of...Read more

Top 10 Everyday Wines for Under $20 of 2019

The fact that a vintage is noted on the bottle is just 1 indication of how complex it can be to choose what to select for the shelves at your local Corner Store. Was this year better than that, and how do I know....Read more

Orange Wine - Your Eyes Did Not Deceive You!

Orange wine is a bit of a misnomer, as it's not wine made from the fruit of oranges, nor is it a Mimosa cocktail make with sparkling wine. The phrase is useful to describe the category though, as it pulls together...Read more

The Collection - Target Wines

If you have been shopping at Target recently, you may have noticed an addition to the Wine Isles this past spring. The Collection is a set of wines featuring abstract pastel designs created by in-house artists at...Read more

 
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