The Mag / Expert Advice

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! 

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

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

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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!

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.

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!

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.