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W**e Myth MondayMYTH: Crystals in your w**e mean something is wrong with it.You get to the bottom of a bottle and spot t...
08/31/2026

W**e Myth Monday

MYTH: Crystals in your w**e mean something is wrong with it.

You get to the bottom of a bottle and spot tiny crystals...

😳 Ummm... what is THAT?

Don't panic.

Those little crystals may be tartrates, sometimes nicknamed “w**e diamonds.” They're naturally occurring and completely harmless.

They can form when tartaric acid in w**e binds with potassium, particularly when w**e is exposed to cold temperatures.

They might look suspicious—but they aren't a sign that your w**e has gone bad.

In fact, sometimes a perfectly good bottle just comes with a little ✨bling✨

💬 Have you ever found crystals in a bottle and wondered what they were?

🍷 QUESTION OF THE WEEKA sommelier hands you a glass of w**e and says:“Don't worry about identifying it. Just tell me wha...
08/30/2026

🍷 QUESTION OF THE WEEK

A sommelier hands you a glass of w**e and says:

“Don't worry about identifying it. Just tell me what it reminds you of.”

What's the first thing you pay attention to?

👃 The smell
🍓 The flavors
😋 How it feels in your mouth
❤️ Whether or not you actually like it

There's no correct answer.

What are YOU noticing first? 👇

W**e Experiment🍷 TRY THIS TONIGHTIf you're opening a bottle of red w**e tonight, I want you to try something.Pour a smal...
08/29/2026

W**e Experiment

🍷 TRY THIS TONIGHT

If you're opening a bottle of red w**e tonight, I want you to try something.

Pour a small amount into your glass.

Taste it immediately.

Then leave the glass alone for about 15–20 minutes.

Come back. Smell it again. Taste it again.

Did anything change?

Maybe the aromas seem stronger.

Maybe the fruit becomes easier to notice.

Maybe it tastes softer.

Or...

Maybe you barely notice a difference.

That's okay too.

W**e education gets much more interesting when you stop asking “What am I SUPPOSED to taste?” and start asking:

“What do I notice?”

If you try it, come back and tell me what happened. 🍷👇

Food Pairing Friday🍣 Sushi + Riesling 🥂Sushi night deserves more than sake.A crisp Riesling can be fantastic alongside s...
08/28/2026

Food Pairing Friday

🍣 Sushi + Riesling 🥂

Sushi night deserves more than sake.
A crisp Riesling can be fantastic alongside sushi because its bright acidity keeps things refreshing while it’s fruit and—in some styles—a touch of sweetness can work beautifully with salty soy sauce and spicy wasabi.

And if your roll has some heat?

That hint of sweetness becomes even more useful. 🌶️

💡 TIP:
If you're ordering spicy rolls, look for an off-dry Riesling. For delicate sashimi, I'd lean toward a drier style.

💬 Sushi night:
🍣 Classic rolls
🌶️ Spicy rolls
🐟 Sashimi
🙋 Give me all of it

Ask the Sommelier🍷 ASK THE SOMMELIEROkay, your turn.What's something about w**e you've always wondered?Maybe it's...Why ...
08/27/2026

Ask the Sommelier

🍷 ASK THE SOMMELIER
Okay, your turn.

What's something about w**e you've always wondered?

Maybe it's...

Why some w**es give you that dry feeling in your mouth.

How you're actually supposed to order from a giant w**e list.

Whether expensive w**e really tastes better.

How long an open bottle lasts.

What you're supposed to be smelling when someone says “Do you get blackberry?” 😂

Nothing is too basic.

Drop your question below 👇

I'll choose some of them to answer in upcoming posts and videos.

W**e Fact Wednesday🍷 Your food can change the way your w**e tastes.Ever love a w**e...Take a bite of something...Take an...
08/26/2026

W**e Fact Wednesday

🍷 Your food can change the way your w**e tastes.

Ever love a w**e...

Take a bite of something...

Take another sip...

And suddenly think:

"Wait. Why does my w**e taste different?"
You're not imagining it.

Sweetness, salt, acidity, fat, spice and other elements in food can change the way we perceive the w**e in our glass.

That's why food pairing isn't really about memorizing a giant list of “Chardonnay goes with X” rules.

It's about understanding balance.

And sometimes the most fun way to learn is simply to experiment.

This or That Tuesday🍷 SAME GRAPE. DIFFERENT PLACE.You're tasting the same grape variety grown in two completely differen...
08/25/2026

This or That Tuesday

🍷 SAME GRAPE. DIFFERENT PLACE.

You're tasting the same grape variety grown in two completely different parts of the world.
Which sounds more fun?

🌎 Old World
Earthy, savory, restrained

OR

☀️ New World
Ripe, fruit-forward, bold

Which side are you tasting first? 👇

And if your answer is both, I respect the strategy. 😂

W**e Myth MondayMYTH: Rosé is just red w**e and white w**e mixed together.🌸 TRUTH: Most rosé gets its beautiful pink col...
08/24/2026

W**e Myth Monday

MYTH: Rosé is just red w**e and white w**e mixed together.

🌸 TRUTH: Most rosé gets its beautiful pink color from limited contact with red grape skins.

Red grapes are crushed, and the juice spends a relatively short amount of time with the skins—just enough to pick up that gorgeous pink color. The skins are then removed, and fermentation continues.

Generally, more skin contact = deeper color.
So no, your rosé isn't usually just red + white mixed together. 😉

💬 LET'S TALK:
When you're choosing rosé, does the color influence which bottle you reach for?

Pale blush 🌸 or deeper pink 💗?

Question of the Week🍷 CREATE YOUR OWN W**EForget what's actually available.You get to create your perfect w**e from scra...
08/23/2026

Question of the Week

🍷 CREATE YOUR OWN W**E

Forget what's actually available.
You get to create your perfect w**e from scratch.

Tell me:
❤️ Color: Red, white, rosé or sparkling?

🍬 Style: Sweet or dry?

🍷 Body: Light or bold?

🍓 One flavor it HAS to have: _______

Bonus points if you give your creation a name. 😂

I'm curious what everyone creates. 👇

Conversation & ConnectionSome bottles are memorable because the w**e was extraordinary.Others are memorable because of w...
08/22/2026

Conversation & Connection

Some bottles are memorable because the w**e was extraordinary.

Others are memorable because of who was sitting across from you.

I think both count. 🍷❤️

Some of my favorite w**e memories aren't necessarily about the most impressive bottle I've ever tasted.

They're about the conversation. The place. The people. The moment.

That's probably why I believe so strongly that w**e is about so much more than what's in the glass.

💬 What's a bottle—or w**e night—you'll always remember because of the people you shared it with?

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