11 Best wines for beginners plus tips on how to start drinking wine
If you want to like wine, but you don’t know where to start, this post is for you. What is the best wine for beginners? Here’s a list of the best white and red wines to drink as a beginner. If you’re new to wine, you might also enjoy these tips on how to start drinking wine and get to know your palate.
Located just 45 miles east of San Francisco, Livermore Valley is a hidden gem wine region in California. Home to over 50 wineries, it’s the perfect day trip or off-the-beaten-path long weekend destination. Keep reading this post to find out the best wineries to visit, where to eat, where to stay, and the ideal itinerary for a weekend in Livermore Valley.
Read MoreHere’s your complete guide to Santa Barbara wine country, including an overview of the region and the best hotels and wineries to visit during your stay in Santa Ynez Valley and beyond. I’ve also included a list of some of the best Santa Barbara wines to get you acquainted with this hidden gem region.
Read MoreWhether you’re planning romantic date night, lounging with your gals, or just treating yourself, here are the best wines to celebrate Valentine’s Day with this year. These bottles would make the perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special someone. Plus, I've included some food pairing suggestions to help you get inspired and plan the perfect date-night-in.
Read MoreWhat wines are good for Thanksgiving? To be honest, Thanksgiving can be a sommelier’s nightmare. But don’t worry, I’m here to help! Follow this Thanksgiving wine guide to find wines that will make your guests happy and pair with anything from turkey to green bean casserole or your aunt’s famous mac and cheese. Here are 5 tips to help you find the best wines to serve at your Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Read MorePlanning a wine tasting trip to Lodi can be tough, considering there are more than 85 wineries in the region. I’ve narrowed down a list to five of the best wineries to visit in Lodi and I’m also sharing some tips on how to get there and where to stay.
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of having dinner at a château in Bordeaux, France? I got to check this off my bucket list with a wine tasting and wine pairing dinner at Château Ambe Tour Pourret in Saint-Émilion, France. We enjoyed a home-cooked meal alongside organically grown Bordeaux wines, and spent time getting to know the owners of this historic Right Bank winery, the Lannoye family.
Read MoreLocated in southwestern Germany, the Mosel Valley (Moselle Valley) is one of the most beautiful and underrated wine regions. Home to some of the world’s top white wines, the Mosel produces mostly Riesling, ranging in style from bone dry to lusciously sweet. When visiting the region, be sure to explore the terroirs of the three subregions, including the Middle Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer. Here are four must visit wineries in Germany’s Mosel Valley, along with what to expect from each unique wine tasting experience.
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