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Simplifying Wine Jargon

Simplifying Wine Jargon

We’re breaking down all of wine's complicated jargon with a no-frills, easy-to-read guide. Skim this list and be on top of your wine game in no time! 

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Everything You Need to Know about Summer Sipping

Everything You Need to Know about Summer Sipping

From salty beach days to simple weekend picnics in the park, here are our top wine pairings for all of your favorite summer activities!

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What Is Carbonic Maceration and Why Do We Love It So Much?

What Is Carbonic Maceration and Why Do We Love It So Much?

Known for producing low tannin, easy-drinking wines, carbonically macerated fruit is responsible for some of our favorite wines. So what does that mean?

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Here's How to Crush Rosé All Season Long

Here's How to Crush Rosé All Season Long

There’s no denying that special feeling that comes with sipping pink when the days get hotter. Follow these simple steps for your best rosé season yet!

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5 Ways to Up Your Wine Game

5 Ways to Up Your Wine Game

Diving deeper into the world of wine is a task that leaves many would-be wine enthusiasts feeling overwhelmed. However, taking it up a notch is actually quite simple! From understanding what you like to finding a stellar wine shop, here are 5 simple ways that vino drinkers everywhere can level up. 

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Get to Know the Wine World’s Six ‘Noble’ Grape Varieties

Get to Know the Wine World’s Six ‘Noble’ Grape Varieties

In the world of grape hierarchy, six special varieties sit slightly above the rest. These ‘Noble Grape’ varieties comprise some of viticulture’s most important grapes, due to their cultural and historical importance, as well as international renown.

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5 New Year's Wine Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

5 New Year's Wine Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

Make 2019 your most wine-productive year yet! These 5 New Year’s wine resolutions are fun and easy to keep. From reading more books, to building a basic cellar, we’ve come up with five attainable wine resolutions, all woven together to make this year your most versatile, wine-soaked year ever.

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Sparkling Wines from Around the World, Explained

Sparkling Wines from Around the World, Explained

Whatever the question, sparkling wine is always the answer. Perfect for brunches, seasonal celebrations, or toasting the little things, sparkling wine always guarantees a good time-- though not all that sparkles is Champagne. Get to know the world’s most famous sparkling wine styles, here. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Aging Wine

Everything You Need to Know About Aging Wine

Knowing when, how, and which bottles to age is an essential part of maintaining your cellar. With this guide, we've got you covered on all things aging: identifying which bottles were made to store, which wines should be consumed now, and how to properly cellar those age-worthy selections. Cheers!

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The Best Temperatures for Serving Various Wines

The Best Temperatures for Serving Various Wines

Knowing which temperature to serve wines at is an essential component to ensuring that wines show their best. Whether red, white, rosé, or sparkling, we've got you covered on the perfect temperature for serving your favorite bottles.

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Choosing a Sparkling Wine for Every Occasion

Choosing a Sparkling Wine for Every Occasion

Sparkling wine is always a good idea. Whether brunching, gifting, or simply enjoying a glass after work, bubbles are the perfect choice for every occasion. Check out which bottles to pair with different occasions, here!

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What You Need to Know About Natural Wine

What You Need to Know About Natural Wine

Natural wine is one of the wine industry’s most widely discussed and debated topics; though for many, a few basic questions still stand: what exactly is natural wine, what’s the big fuss over it, and why should we care? We’re giving you our take on the natural wine movement in this post.

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HOW TO OPEN SPARKLING WINE

Tips from Master Sommelier and Verve co-founder Dustin Wilson.