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Most wines you drink are blends, made from multiple grape varieties combined to create better balance, consistency and complexity. Here is why that matters.

Long Island has more going on than you think. The reputation follows Long Island around: it's the place you grew up, not the place you go. That framing has always undersold it.

Long Island has better date night options than just dinner. Here are eight ideas that will actually give you something to talk about.

That is wine tasting. And there's nothing wrong with it. You get to sample a range of wines in one sitting, you pick up vocabulary for describing what you taste, and you leave with a better sense of what you like. A guided tasting at a good winery can be a genuinely great afternoon.

You pop open a bottle of wine at dinner. It tastes incredible. But what actually happened between a bunch of grapes being harvested, and that glass in your hand? The answer is fermentation, and it is one of the most fascinating processes in food and drink. You do not need a science degree to understand it, you just need this article! If you are just getting started with wine and want to understand the basics first, our Wine 101 guide  is a great place to begin before diving i

Oak barrels do more to a wine than most people realise. This plain-English guide covers how oak aging works, what it adds to the flavor of aged wines, and why winemakers choose it.

You’ve seen it a million times – a wine connoisseur takes a sip of their wine and then shares all the wonderful flavor characteristics of the wine to any and all within earshot. Then you take a sip of the same wine and think, I don’t taste tobacco, chocolate, or blueberries! But the truth is, […]

When you are in social situations where wine is being shared, there is a certain etiquette that should be followed when it comes to holding your wine glass. While it might be easy to scoff at the notion that how one holds their glass of wine matters, the truth is wine is one of the […]

Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a long-time wine connoisseur, odds are you’ve heard the word “sulfites” when reading about or discussing wine. Sulfites are sort of the bad boys of winemaking because all too often, they are what most people blame for their headaches, hangovers, and even hives after consuming too […]

Have you ever heard of orange wine? The thought of orange flavored wine may not be the most inviting, but luckily the term “orange wine” doesn’t mean that the wine is made from actual oranges. The term is a bit of a misnomer, as it is more indicative of the wine’s unique coloring than the […]

When one thinks of ice wine, images of ice cubes in glasses of wine come to mind. But ice wine, or ‘Eiswein’ in German, is actually a sweet dessert wine that is most commonly produced in regions where the climate can turn from warm to cold very quickly. If you ever wanted to know how […]

Wine plays an integral role in celebrations and special events all around the world. So, it’s no surprise that having the right amount of wine for your upcoming wedding is something that you will need to consider when planning your reception, especially when guests tend to prefer wine over spirits at most weddings. So, how […]

The road from being a wine enthusiast to a collector of wines is a short one because there is great pleasure to be had both in enjoying wine and learning about it. And with so much variety, curating a wine collection that is personal to your tastes is not only fun, but it can be […]

Whether you want to impress your guests at your next dinner or simply want to enjoy your food to the fullest, knowing how to pair wine with your protein matters. But one of the foods that can often cause confusion trying to find the right wine is fish. While the standard belief is that most […]

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are two wines that can be easy to mistake one for the other when you’re new to the world of wines. And in fact, in some cases, the two wines are often blended because they can balance each other out. But the more you taste the wines and get more familiar […]

There’s an art that goes with wine and food pairings. Get it right and your guests’ taste buds will explode with pleasure. But get it wrong and you may find you’re the only one in attendance the next time you host a dinner party. Luckily, our wine and food pairing guide can help you get […]

Every wine label features a valuable piece of information about the liquid bottled inside – its alcohol content. But what many don’t realize is that number has a bigger impact on the wine than they might think. For instance, a wine’s alcohol content doesn’t just mean that it will take fewer glasses to get a […]

If you are passionate about anything, odds are there’s a podcast that discusses it. This is especially the case if you’re passionate about wine and learning as much as you can about one of the world’s oldest and most cherished fermented drinks. But if we’re being honest, just because a podcast is available for public […]

For even the casual drinker of wine, it won’t be long before they start hearing the word “tannins” when enjoying wine with others or attending a wine tasting event. But what exactly are tannins and how do they affect the flavor of wine? In this post, we explain tannins and how they affect your overall […]

Few liquids are as revered as wine. It’s the drink we choose when we’re celebrating special occasions or spending time with those we love most. We share it with our closest friends as well as with those we’re meeting for the first time. On a global scale, wine plays an important role in everything from […]