Journal

When you picture Washington State, do you imagine rolling desert hilltops lined with vineyards and bountiful sunlight? Probably not. Most of us

Let’s be real. On the surface, biodynamic wine is a bit of a woo science, where moon cycles determine watering days and cow

Oxidation is a touchy subject in the wine world. It dances between being a flaw and a highly-pursued trait of many fine

Alsace hardly falls in line with the other French wine making regions, from the grape varieties planted, to the styles of wine

Did you know Spain is the world’s 3rd largest producer of wine? Or that Spain has the greatest amount of land dedicated

The Certified Specialist of Wine, or CSW exam is one of the most revered in the industry. It can also be one

Last month I passed my CSW Exam and can now add that title to my ever-evolving collection of certifications and wine knowledge.

For almost as long as there’s been wine, it has been stored in oak barrels. Barrels were used initially because they were

Before venturing into the French Wine Scholar (FWS) program, you should know that it’s big, it’s very detailed, very demanding, but also