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Ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating, especially when you’ve got a huge book in front of you and don’t know where to start. Luckily, if you ask the right questions and know what to say to the sommelier, manager, or waiter, you can order great bottles at affordable prices. I recommend starting by

Did you ever wonder how sommeliers blind taste wines? Believe or not, there’s a method to the madness. In our latest YouTube video on @visforvino I go over the process of blind tasting, and give my tips and tricks so you can try it at home!

Mouraz, a Portuguese town with Cistercian origins is described by Sara Dionisio of Casa de Mouraz. She provides a wonderful history of the town and some of the winemaking traditions in the Dao region. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/askawinemaker @askawinemaker. www.askawinemaker.com

Wines become more valuable as they age because collectors enjoy drinking them over the years. This drinking reduces the available supply, while more people want to taste the matured flavors. This shrinking supply and increasing demand make the wines more valuable over time. Watch more of this short video from Investing In Fine Wine &

POP the #ButterBubbles and join @AllisonHagendorf, as she sips back with #RobGarza of @thieverycorporation ! Tune in and hear more about the band’s upcoming 30th anniversary, Rob’s love of the #BayArea and #NapaValley, and his favorite shows he’s played! #musicinterview #thieverycorporation #BottleRockNapaValley #JaMCellars #ButterWines #allisonhagendorf Subscribe to JaM Cellars on YouTube for your daily scoop

Earlier this year, fourth-generation California vintner Joel Gott bought the historic Edge Hill vineyard and winery in Napa’s St. Helena appellation from the Rudd family. Gott explains what makes this property so special, and his plans for the vineyard’s unique field blend of grapes. Read more about Edge Hill: https://www.winespectator.com/articles/joel-gott-wines-buys-napa-s-historic-edge-hill-winery Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters:

Alesandra Bera of Vittorio Bera & Filgi in Piedmont, Italy pronounce the grapes of the region in this #wineshort See all of our videos with Alessandra Bera: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_KqbeBcQUtL-l30llWUvh5G Subscribe to Ask a Winemaker for hundreds more wine videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=askawinemaker Have a question for a winemaker? Post it in the comments and we will try to

It is almost time for the 4th annual Whiskey and Wine event at the Rockford City Market and executive director Cathy McDermott is here to get us all ready. The event is going to be held on August 26th from 3:30-6:00pm at the Rockford City Market. This event is a great way for people to

Winemaker Mike Waller, a protégé of Calera founding winemaker Josh Jensen, gives us a look at Calera’s de Villiers vineyard parcel and how he and Jensen learned to make it a success for Pinot Noir. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://www.winespectator.com/newsletters Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator! https://www.winespectator.com/subscribe

This wine was recommended by a lot of Trader Joe’s employees, and they were not wrong!! It’s not a sweet wine, on the dry side, but very tasty! And under $5!! It’s a must try for gatherings! Xoxo Nancy

Take your happiness in your own hands… join us in Walnut Creek for wine tasting weekends!! Great wine isn’t the only thing we have, there could be a DJ, artists, guest speakers /hosts and much more. Escape WHATEVER and take 30 minutes just for you. HINT: This is a great place to meet for your

🍇 Join us on an enchanting journey through time as we uncork the past and dive deep into the rich tapestry of Pico Wine’s fascinating history. 🍷 🎬 In this captivating documentary, “Pico Wine: The King of Wines and Wines of Kings” we embark on a voyage to the enchanting Pico Island, nestled in the

#wine #portugal #winetasting The Wine club, that has tasted over 50 wines since we started in 2020, returns to include food and events for 2023 – https://www.facebook.com/groups/746953862715582 Join us for this live tasting and jovial conversation as we once again taste Altano’s Biologico Rosé thanks to Gary and Linda Austin. Join us with whatever wine

General manager Alexander Van Beek welcomes us to this historic third-growth estate in Margaux for a chat about biodiversity in Bordeaux, a taste of the 2003 Giscours and a 2020 vintage preview. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: http://winesp.ec/2KDRzMm Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1

Every February, we take a deep breath and exhale to celebrate the completion of our annual magazine–six months in the making. Many images captured are taken by acclaimed photographer Matt Armendariz. We invite you to watch these stories come to life in this special behind the scenes photo shoot images video. View the magazine online:

One of the hottest trends on TikTok right now, ‘girl dinners.’ They may not be the complete meals you’re looking for but we’ve got some wines that will pair beautifully with them. Here with the wines you need for your next meal, wine and lifestyle expert Regine T. Rousseau.

What is Tempranillo? Tempranillo, the main grape of Rioja, is explained by Juan Muga of Bodegas Muga. He provides common synonyms and a detailed description of the grape on the vine and in the winery. He explains as well how a blend of Mazuelo, Graciano, and Grenache helps Tempranillo. Filmed on location at City Winery

The 2023 Epcot Food & Wine Festival is back and the Muppets have taken over the Odyssey! Chris and Andy head over to try out some of the new wings and take on the Pickle Milkshake at the Brew-Wing Lab!

From a family winery run by fourth-generation brothers, this incredible Barolo value is Wine Spectator’s No. 7 Wine of 2020. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson, who reviewed the wine, shares more about this extraordinary Nebbiolo. More Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year content: https://top100.winespectator.com/ Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: http://winesp.ec/3nxPCOU Introductory offer: Subscribe to

The Pommard clone produces deep, dark Pinot Noir wines in Oregon. Winemaker Sarah Cabot talks about the clone and the importance of a particular site on the final wine. Our collection with Sarah Cabot: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddUmDhg4G_Ln84928VLi-iVx2Er6FRsn See all of our videos with Oregon Winemakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_zmzQNu5gI&list=PLddUmDhg4G_KYhhxP3c89SNIpscQWf5mg Ask a Winemaker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl Ask a Winemaker on Twitter: