Lately I’ve started realizing that my wine knowledge has been slipping. How could that possibly happen? Well, I did just turn 31, so maybe dementia could be setting in early; but personally I think the truth is that I just … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Court of Master Sommeliers, Society of Wine Educators, Sommelier | 2 Comments //What is Moscato? Moscato is a sweet dessert-style white wine, typically lower in alcohol, and usually lightly sparkling. It’s a taste that Millennials seem to be digging big-style (but we’ll get to that in a minute)! Muscat Blanc à Petits … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Calories in Moscato, Gallo, Health, Moscato, Moscato d'Asti, Muscat, Piedmont, Sommelier | Leave a comment //#9 Wine Professionals. I’ve met a bunch of wine industry professionals from all over the world, and contrary to the stereotype that they are sometimes given, they are always gracious, interesting, just generally fun to talk to, and show … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Sommelier | Leave a comment //In case you ever wanted to know how to open a bottle of wine like a Sommelier…here you go….
Posted in Facts | Tagged How to Open a Wine Bottle, How to Open a Wine Bottle Like a Sommelier, Sommelier | Leave a comment //Everyone has their own idea of what they deem a “good wine list” to be; here’s what I look for… Diversity A decent wine list should have representation from the majority of the worlds major wine producing regions. Fair … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged BTG, Jacksonville, Sommelier, wine list | Leave a comment //#5 Poor Glassware Anyone who knows me knows that I remain very down-to-earth when it comes to wine. With that being said, if I’m out at a restaurant (normally the inexpensive kind); and I see they are using some kind … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Corked, Glassware, Restaurants, Serving Temperatures, Sommelier, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment //