If you thought sommeliers had the best noses in the business, think again—turns out the real heroes wear fur and answer to “good dog!” 🐾🍷 In the latest post from the Downtown Paso Robles Wine District, “Sniff Happens: Dogs Saving Wine”, we dive into the fascinating (and delightfully fuzzy) world of vineyard and cellar dogs….
This past week, I read an article about capsules on wine. Granted, the title caught my eye, and I clicked on the bait. After reading the article I was infuriated on different levels. Study reveals capsules and foils prevent bacterial contamination Ever since I was young, I loved science. My very first science class taught…
In an article recently published in Meininger’s International titled WHO Shifts Its Alcohol Narratives and the Wine Industry Faces New Challenges it is discussed how the World Health Organization is now on a mission to attack the wine world similarly to how it assaulted the tobacco industry. It seems that their newest goal is to make…
I’m thrilled to share with you that I have another article published in Santé Magazine. I am sure every wine lover has been asked the same question from their friends. “This wine is (insert any number) years old, is it still good to drink?” I can’t count the times I have been asked this question….
These are some crazy times that we are in. As a fan of post-apocalyptic books, I can honestly say I never thought I’d see anything like what I’ve envisioned while reading a book. Now, we are not post-apocalyptic, but I am honestly disappointed in society during this hardship. The fact that I have seen people…
I decided that I wanted to get more interactive on our Facebook page. I thought about what would people like to know or discuss. After pondering the topic for a while, I came up with Wine Scenarios. I use scenarios in my classes all the time. I ask my students what would they do in…
What is the definition of being successful? Is it making more money than you know what to do with? Is it having letters after your name that people aren’t even sure what they mean? Or is it simply being happy? When Mike and I decided to enter the wine business, we knew it wasn’t going…
What would be your definition of a go-to wine? Is it based on price? What dollar amount would you consider too high to be a go-to wine? How many go-to wines do you have in your cellar/closet/shelf? Click link below to be taken to our podcast homepage. Or use this link to go to iTunes….
