If you’re trying to decide if you should take the Certified Specialist of Wine exam, you’ve come to the right place! I took the exam March 2024, and not to toot my own horn (but honkin’ toot toot, baby!!) — I passed with a perfect score. So I wanted to write a guide while it …
Wine 101
If you’ve ever wondered what the best type of wine for sangria is, you’re not alone! While there are many wines that are appropriate for sangria, certain wines will raise a sangria to the next level, and others could ruin a recipe. Wine is the primary ingredient in sangria, so it’s definitely important to choose …
If you’ve ever wondered if you can pair red wine with salmon, the answer is a resounding yes! Although people usually serve salmon with white wine, there are red wines that go just as well with one of the world’s most popular fish. Salmon is a meaty, versatile fish that can be prepared in many …
Ciao bella! Okay so I’m not Italian, but after years of studying pies and vino, I have nailed down what wines go best with pizza. What wine pairs with pizza is an age-old question with a ton of pretty valid answers. Pizza is a versatile food with many different styles and topping options, but I …
Many wine lovers and francophiles have heard the word “Sancerre”, but many don’t know exactly what it refers to. Is it a grape? A place? Or a vineyard? The answer is that “Sancerre” refers to more than just one thing, which is why many people can confuse the meaning. So let’s get right into it …
Many are surprised to learn that “Bordeaux” is not a grape varietal, but rather a type of wine made in the Southwestern part of France. White Bordeaux, or Bordeaux Blanc, is often overshadowed by its red counterpart, but these wines are delicious, and range from table wines to high quality wines you can age for …
Do you want a job that lets you learn about wine, drink wine, and meet others who love wine? Then being a wine sales rep could be the perfect job for you! Wine sales reps have the best of both worlds: they get to try/learn about a huge variety of wines and be part of …
Working with wine full-time is a dream job for so many people, and selling wine as a wine rep is by far the most accessible job if you don’t have extensive experience in the industry. It can also be a whole lot of fun. I was a wine rep in my mid-20s and it was …
When most people think of the Rhone valley, they think of Chateauneuf du Pape or just your everyday Côtes du Rhone, but there’s SO much more to discover in this diverse, unique wine region. We often split the Northern and Southern Rhone into two categories because of their vastly different terroirs, which are separated by …
Wine… we love to drink it, but how often have you stopped to wonder how that magical juice got from the vineyard to your glass? Winemaking is nuanced and can be complicated — people have been doing it since 5,400 BC, so there are naturally a ton of different methods. That said, there are some …