Pinot Noir (literally: Black Pine, due to the grapes color and cluster looking like a black pine cone), is one of the most globally popular grapes, has a long growing history pre-dating the Roman Empire, and could be upwards of 1,000 years older than the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. …
All About Pinot Noir
International Rosé Day!!!
This past June we did a small info piece on What is Rosé that looked at the 3 methods in which rosé wines are created (contact, saignée, and blending). Rosé sales and importing into the US are at an all time high, and continue to keep growing. In…
Our Top 3 Summer Winetails!
Being in the midst of summer makes us feel like it’s time to take a fresh, lighter twist on everything. From our clothes, to our food, to our general mood. But why should it stop there? We know white wines and rosés are the perfect accompaniment to any…
Our Top 3 Netflix Pairings!
The weather is warming up, the sun is out, and it’s time to step outside and enjoy the summer! But let’s be honest, we’ve been flexing our binge-watching muscles all winter and spring, so this is no time to let that slide! The next time you Netflix and…
For Our Guests: About the Lot Series & More…
New customers are sometimes confused when they find out that a Lot wine is sold out “forever,” and not just awaiting the next vintage. Barring the rare occasion where we are able to source from the same winery again, the chances of finding that Lot wine you loved…
Pasta Carbonara
Wow, where does the time go!? We are a week away from the official start of summer, and it seems like the last time we had a moment to breathe was just after the holidays! This recipe couldn’t have come at a better time, as time itself is…
How to Survive Wine Tasting!
Summer is fast approaching, and with the weather comes the mass exodus for wine country. Our staff has taken some time to compile their personal tips & tricks for surviving a full day of tasting wines: Get a ride. Doesn’t matter if it is a limo, Über, Lyft,…
What Is Rosé?
It’s synonymous with summer. It’s fashionable. It’s crisp. It’s light. It’s not just your grandmother’s White Zinfandel anymore. But what, exactly is Rosé? Speaking in broad general stokes, Rosé is not red wine mixed with white wine – The majority of France actually makes it illegal to do…
