Build a Blind Tasting Collection for Wine Study!

Establish a dynamic blind tasting collection by tagging wines with origin and variety, organizing them by country, and rotating selections monthly to enhance your tasting skills.

Wine Industry Trends for 2024

Trends bubbling beneath the surface: native grapes, bold vessels, mindful drinking, smaller producers rising, language evolving.

Preparing for the CSW Exam: What it’s like and tips for study!

Gain insights from a Certified Specialist of Wine’s journey, offering practical study tips, exam strategies, and personal experiences to guide your certification path.

6 of the most questionable words in wine

Explore six commonly used yet vague wine terms like “natural,” “clean,” and “small production” and learn why they often lack clear definitions or regulations.

Finger Lakes Wine + the Riesling Camp Experience

Dive into the Finger Lakes’ Riesling culture through an immersive four-day program, blending tastings, blending trials, and insights from top winemakers.

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.

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.