Wine Skool'd

Thomas Jefferson was not our first wine geek but he was definitely the most influential. How did TJ fall in love with wine? Check it.

I think kosher wine is misunderstood and I want to set the record straight. This is what I know.

What was wine like in biblical times? Wine played an integral role in the lives of people of this area of the world. How wine was seen in the culture and how it was made are both some pretty fascinating stuff!

Tannins are crazy! And they are confusing! There's a reason why. Let's breakdown what tannins are, why we sense them and what to look for.

Do wine trends stress you out? Let's look at some history to see how to approach them.

Is there a magic hard and fast trick to navigating and understanding a wine list? No. But there are plenty of things you can do to boss out and be confident in your decision. Here are a few tips I came up with.

Leaf, fruit, flower and fruit days are a wonderful idea when it comes to agriculture but when you apply this biodynamic calendar to enjoying wine does the same apply? Well let's look at the moon and see? (I'm not a fan)

Is Montepulciano a grape? Is it a wine? It's both! Sort of. Let me explain.

From monks to hipster-dom the wine known as Pet-Nat is killing it on the trendy "natural" wine market. Have you seen it? Is anyone explaining this new style that is not new at all? Are you curious? Let's break down what this new new/not new new style of wine.

And here we are! The final part in my three part series about the wines and history of Piedmont. The white wines deserve love just like the reds. Let's get into it!

This is a big one! Join me as I break down red wines of this amazing wine region. From Barolo to Gattinara, from Nebbiolo to Pelaverga there is so much to enjoy here!

Welcome to part one of my three part series on Piedmont and the wines of the region. It's all about the hills, the fog and the history.

I list some of my favorite wines for the Fall season. Maybe they’ll be your faves as well!   

Phylloxera the Destroyer almost wiped the wine world as we know it. For this Halloween edition I will tell you a scary story. A scary WINE story.   

Cava is awesome! Cava is not Champagne! But it does have a connection to that crazy famous region. Join me as we walk through the funky history of Spain's answer to sparkling wine.

Amarone is the new kid on the block in this old skool wine region called Valpolicella. Let's break down the styles and the history.

Ever had a bottle of wine with some stuff at the bottom that's not wine? It's all good! Let me break down what it is so you can still enjoy that bottle.

Smell butter in that wine? What makes that happen? It's one of the most detected of aromas and there is an awesome natural journey that makes this happen. It's also something winemakers have used to give wine more personality for years. Let's break this down.

Let's get to know some of the best cheapest wine in the world! Portugal has a great history and there's a reason for its affordability. Let me break this down for you so you can save money and drink a great wine!

In part 3 of my obsession with Campanian wine I break down the reds you're going to find, buy and freak out over! Drinking history is awesome! this will get ya started.