Just like wine, we get better with age ;) So do our tastebuds. Our sense of taste is constantly evolving over time, from the day we’re born until we… Well, you know. We learn to appreciate certain food and beverage types that we once hated, and vice-versa. And wine is …
Summer is not over yet! Don’t let retail stores fool you with their year-end holiday deals. We know better than to fall for their consumerism plots because we have more important things to do than getting schemed with “bigger and scarier” Halloween decorations… Like choosing the perfect rosé wine for …
Your wine has been deprived of oxygen for the past 5 years, maybe it’s time to let it breathe a little. Just imagine what this breath of fresh air can do to that wine in a matter of minutes! But it’s not that simple. Aerating wine is just plain badass …
Your little soirée is underway as you’re applying the final touches, and your guests are starting to arrive one after another. Don’t be fooled by the smiles, the hugs, and the kisses, your guests are thirsty and they will demand a drink faster than you can say “Nice to see …
The hot summer days are upon us, and after a long day of socially acceptable daytime hydration, there’s nothing better than enjoying a crisp, chilled-to-perfection white wine in the comfort of your own backyard. Though I love perusing the aisles of my local wine store for a new wine and …
Drum roll, please… Here is the big question we (wine snobs) have asked ourselves… Should I get wine insurance? Alright, maybe not ALL of us. People who buy wine and drink it all within a month don’t need to invest in wine insurance. Conversely, people who buy wine and like …
Last week, we talked about our barrel tasting experience with Star Lane’s winemaker Tyler Thomas. This fantastic experience was followed by another event that left the Wine Ponder guys in complete admiration of such awe-inspiring mastery. As they wrapped up the first part of the day in the underground tunnels …
What if I told you that red wine and cheese don’t go well together? Yep, I know… Kinda hits like a frisbee on the head, doesn’t it? You didn’t see that coming and yet, here I come with my big mouth! Seriously though, what if we were told a big …
It was a rainy afternoon in April as we made our way through the winding roads of Santa Ynez (Santa Barbara Wine Country). Our hearts were pounding with excitement. Peter Baedeker, Star Lane/Dierberg Vineyard’s managing director, invited Laurent and I to spend the afternoon at one of my favorite wineries, …
I recently acquired my third wine barrel, thanks to the nice folks of the Pulchella Winery. I’ve always had such a fascination for those vessels, and love having them in and around the house. Let’s face it, they look nice and leave behind a wonderfully addicting smell of oak and …
