A common question I'm asked by friends and clients is about wine storage and how best to protect their wine investments. Specifically, “If I don’t have a wine fridge, what is the best way to store my wine?” Rest assured, even though they don’t have a wine fridge, there are a few key steps to assure you’re protecting your wine investment. Temperature Control • Heat is enemy number one for wine. Here is my three-pronged approach to temperature: 1. Ideal Temperature Range • The

I'm part of a few "foodie" & wine Facebook groups. Last week, a member of one of these groups asked why some wineries use traditional cork and others use screw caps as their means of closure. I was then asked again this past Sunday at the French wine tasting I've been running this month. So with all the interest....let me shed some light on this topic and at the end, you can decide which one is better given the facts.... Corks Up first, we have the traditional, old-school, OG

Bachelors Justin Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2018 - $15 This is your inspiring Freshman excited to be away from home for the first time. They are completely broke but have gusto! Bright acidity and well balanced. Pineapple, orange pith, and apricots jump out of the bottle after you throw away the screw cap, because let's be real...you'll finish this bottle in one go. A huge value buy from a reputable winery. Masters Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc - $50 Merry Edwards is

I am blessed to be living in Northern Virginia where it almost seems every week there is a new winery or brewery popping up around every turn. Heck, some places are a winery/brewery combo! So it got me thinking...how many beers equal a bottle of wine? Specifically in terms of alcohol or ABV. First - what is ABV? Well...it stands for alcohol by volume. It remains the standard means of measuring the amount of alcohol in any liquid. To nerd out a bit - it is defined as the perce