By now many of us have witnessed on social media the unfolding of the nightmare wildfires that have affected thousands of our wine country friends and family. From childhood homes being reduced to ashes to the dream winery melting into a river of wine.

All of the fires hit close to home but perhaps the most devastating for W...

**Watch*** The weather this weekend is perfect for that pink, refreshing wine...Rosé! Watch as we crash the "Top 3 Local Grocery Stores" searching for delicious picks. 

Have you ever opened up a nice bottle of wine you had been holding onto for some time? Then pour the wine into a decanter, only to see a cluster of black matter at the bottom of your wine glass? You are not alone. Many people have stood there scratching their head along with you and asked ‘What is that?’ Let’s take a look a...

Have you ever order a bottle of wine in a restaurant to impress your date, become super excited about the sommelier bringing the bottle, present the bottle and say ‘Voila! Here is your wine monsieur!’ – Only to see that the Orange County sommelier is twisting the top off of the wine bottle? What happened to the anticipated...

When looking at a bottle of wine one may begin to wonder “where did this particular size come from?” or “why is this bottle shaped one way and another differently?” These are all great questions and we are about to dive into the answers here.
 
Why Glass?
Often viewed as a newer development, glass has literally been around...

When determining whether or not a plot of land and its soil are properly suited for vineyards, it is important to achieve a certain balance between the soil, air, and water.

 Step One:  Soil Sample & Terroir Check 
 Soil combinations are important when choosing specific types of varietals to be planted.  Ideal soil situatio...

If you have witnessed the entertainingly ceremonious swirling of wine in the glass, it can be both curious and odd if you are new to wine. Whether you have tried this or not, there are some things you should know about the swirling of wine. Believe it or not there is a purpose to this seemingly over-pretentious act.

First...

Young Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon poured into 3 different types of decanters to test the results. 

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Decanting wine is something that many have shied away from for a multitude of reasons. It may be because you are not sure about what is happening when wine is being decanted, or you are unfamiliar with what wines need decanting. This article will give you more insight and boost your confidence on how-...