Wine Industry Trends for 2023
Discover 2023 wine trends including lighter reds, everyday sparkling, alternative packaging, emerging regions, value-driven brands, and a growing focus on inclusivity.
Author: Kendeigh Worden
A Certified Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Wine with a passion for everything wine + beverage!
How is rosé made? (A cheat sheet)
Learn the three primary methods of rosé production (direct press, saignée, and blending) and how each influences color, flavor, and style.
Cheap vs Expensive Wines: Can you taste the difference?
Explore how factors like grape quality, winemaking techniques, and aging potential influence the taste and value of wines at different price points.
Blind Tasting for “Fruit Condition” – what does this mean?
In blind tasting, assess if the fruit flavors are ripe, tart, or dried to infer climate and region—cooler climates often yield tarter profiles.
Preparing for WSET 3: What it’s like and tips for study!
Discover effective strategies for WSET Level 3 success, including structured planning, mastering sparkling & fortified wines, & focusing on command words for exam readiness.
Blind Tasting: Tips for calibrating your palate!
Enhance your blind tasting skills by practicing side-by-side comparisons, simplifying flavor notes, and regularly calibrating your palate with a tasting group.
A Guide to Wine Flavors, Flaws, and Faults
Learn to read wine’s hidden language: aroma, off-notes, and the line between character and flaw.
Tasting Wine Side by Side: A Checklist for your Evolving Palate
What you need to know to sharpen your palate: compare, contrast, and learn how styles diverge in the glass.
A Round-up of Zero Proof Beverage Alternatives!
Explore a curated selection of non-alcoholic spirits, including Ritual’s whiskey, gin, rum, and agave alternatives, perfect for mindful sipping and cocktail crafting.