Why do I love Santa Barbara wine country so much?Aside from Walla Walla, which you know I love so much,... more

When we think of wine, countries like France, Italy, and Spain often come to mind as the leading producers of... more

I’m back with another wine grape deep dive and this time it’s Merlot! If I’m being honest, I tend to... more

The clouds have started to break. The sun stays out longer. And the weather is getting warmer, which means that... more

When you think of a winemaker you typically think of wines being produced in a winery, right?Well Esja wines are... more

It’s time to raise our wine glasses and celebrate!! The Cork & Fizz Guide to Wine Podcast is one year... more

Even as a wine enthusiast myself, I sometimes find myself drinking the same wines all the time. Lately it’s been... more

The Chalmers family’s wine business is nothing short of extraordinary.They place an emphasis on sustainable practices and family-owned values as... more

As a wine educator I hold a lot of private tastings, virtually and in person, and I’ve noticed the same... more

As the sun starts to shine brighter and the weather warms up, there's no better way to embrace the beauty... more

What would you do if you were asked to leave your college and your punishment was to work in your... more

Does price matter when it comes to a bottle of wine? Is a $10 bottle really that different from a... more

I’m so excited for today’s episode on 4 up and coming wine regions!And what I love most about this topic... more

Located in the heart of France is the renowned region of Burgundy. Burgundy is famed for its vineyards and diverse... more

I’m back with another grape deep dive and this time it’s Barbera! I first fell in love with this grape... more

Did you know that one of my very favorite styles of wine is sparkling wine?!It’s absolutely delicious and I find... more

Does a beautiful hand-blown wine glass make a difference when it comes to drinking wine?Are different glasses good for different... more

Do you find yourself drinking the same wine all the time? Even as a wine enthusiast, I’m guilty of this... more

I love French wine…but I also REALLY love Spanish wine so I knew it was time to do a Spanish... more

What happens when two friends who are passionate about traveling, chemistry, and wine fall in love with each other?They get... more

Today, I’m sharing with you one of my favorite wine regions in the entire world, Walla Walla, Washington!To me this... more

My grape deep dive is back and this time it’s all about the misunderstood Riesling grape!You may already be thinking:... more

What’s it like owning a winery in Colorado and growing grapes at 6,000 feet above sea?For Jayme and Steve it’s... more

Does the wine list at your favorite restaurant overwhelm you? Ordering wine at a restaurant can be an overwhelming experience,... more

I promised you a part two to my French Wine 101 episode and it’s finally here!If you haven’t listened to... more

Are you ready to uncork a wealth of knowledge and passion for Australian wine? In today's episode, Nashville-based sommelier, author... more

Are you participating in Dry January?Or perhaps you simply enjoy non-alcoholic wines?Whatever the reason, you may be curious about some... more

Have you ever wondered why that bottle of wine you opened tastes off? A bottle of wine can go bad... more

Imagine your spouse calling and saying “I may have just signed a lease on a vineyard!"That’s exactly the phone call... more

Does this sound familiar?You discover you like a certain style of wine and from that point on you look for... more

You loved the last exclusive look into my Cork Crew Virtual Tasting Club so I’m back with another sneak peek!... more

Today’s episode is a fun one because I’m answering your most common wine questions! I recently posted a question sticker... more

‘Tis the season for giving and what better gift to give than the joy of wine? If you are looking... more

You are in for a real treat today because I’m chatting with Desiree Harrison-Brown, a wine educator and influencer!After working... more

The air is crisp and Thanksgiving is on its way. You’ve planned your food menu for Thanksgiving but now the... more

We are switching things up this week and doing things a little differently! Every month with the Cork Crew I... more

If there is one thing I know to be true it’s that the wine world can be incredibly intimidating for... more

What exactly is natural wine?Does natural wine mean no chemicals or additives whatsoever? Or does it mean they can be... more

I’m back with the next installment of my Grape Deep Dive Miniseries and this time it’s all about Chenin Blanc.... more

Dossier wines is a combination of passion and collaboration and is looking to do something a bit different than other... more