Inside the CMS Deductive Tasting Workshop
What to expect and some helpful tips from the Master Sommeliers.
The Generation That Chose Bubbles
The industry blamed Gen Z for years. The numbers finally say otherwise.
Warsaw, Glass by Glass: Vodka, Wine, and a City That Refuses to Be Defined
History sits underneath everything here.
Birth Years and Barrel Rooms: A Guide to Port Wine in Porto
Porto will humble you before it welcomes you.
California Wine Is Changing
When most people think about California wine, they picture the same thing.
The Oldest Family Wine Shop in America
House of Glunz sits on Wells Street in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood
How To Read A Wine list
You are at a table, people are watching, and someone just handed you a bound document full of names.
The Rhone Rangers Came to Texas
Over thirty wineries from Texas, California, Oregon, and Colorado.
Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Exam: What to Expect and How to Prepare
I went through over 1,700 flashcards for this exam. That’s no exaggeration.
How to read a wine label without feeling lost
Everything you actually need to know, no sommelier certification required.
Sulfites Did Not Give You That Headache (Probably)
You have seen it on every bottle. That small, slightly ominous line on the back label: "Contains Sulfites."
Mesilla Valley: A High Desert Wine Region
New Mexico is not what most people picture when they think about wine.
Understanding Texas Hill Country Wine
The Texas Hill Country AVA is the third largest in the United States.
Day Trip Through Mesilla Valley
If you are in El Paso or Las Cruces, Mesilla Valley is one of the easiest and most underrated day trips you can make.