Finding a wine you’ve been wanting to try is exciting, especially when it’s from a winery you can’t easily visit. But before you place an order, there are a few things worth checking to make sure your bottles arrive as expected. Ordering wine online can be entirely different from choosing a bottle at your local […]

Some bottles are opened within months. Others earn a place in the cellar, where following the wine from one vintage to the next becomes part of the experience. For collectors looking beyond California’s most familiar wine regions, Paso Robles offers plenty of excellent wine options to keep in mind. Growing conditions can vary quite a […]

A good bottle of wine can change the feel of a dinner. It might bring out something new in the food, work surprisingly well with a favorite dish, or simply give everyone an excuse to linger at the table a little longer. The harder part is looking at several bottles and deciding which one actually […]

Yes, wine can freeze. Most bottles start to solidify somewhere between 15°F and 22°F, since alcohol lowers the freezing point well below water’s 32°F mark. Freezing won’t ruin every bottle outright, but it can push out the cork, crack the glass, and flatten the flavor and aroma you were hoping to enjoy. Key Takeaways Wine […]

What Research Says About Heart Health For many wine lovers, enjoying a glass of red wine is much more than simply what’s in the glass. It’s part of slowing down at the end of the day when you share a meal with friends, or take a moment to appreciate craftsmanship and flavor.  It’s also why […]

Selecting a red wine that suits your palate can be challenging, given the variety available. A good red wine balances four key elements: acidity, tannins, alcohol, and fruit flavor. In quality wines, no single component dominates. Complexity and a long finish also signal careful craftsmanship and the use of high-quality fruit. Whether shopping locally or […]