For years, they’ve built wine appreciation up as a subject that requires deep knowledge – history, countries, styles, grape varietals, tasting descriptors, food pairings, geography and other bits of ...

Wine tastings are everywhere. You can get a free glass of plonk at an open house, better wine on a Saturday at Publix or spend two grand for the best at the New York Wine Experience. Each will give ...

Tennessee sommeliers, your moment is here. Nashville Wine Auction's 3rd Annual Somm Showdown returns November 15, 2026 at ...

Before I start, I want to make one thing very clear. I am not a wine expert, I am a wine enthusiast. So if you’re looking for legitimate information or “facts” about wine, you should probably go ...

Want to deepen your wine knowledge without going pro? From classic books to interactive online courses, expert-led tastings, and consumer-friendly platforms, this guide explores the best resources to ...

When Richard Kinssies, founder of the Seattle Wine School, was offered his first job in the wine industry, he had a confession to make. “I really don’t know much about wine.” His soon-to- be boss ...

When Richard Kinssies, founder of the Seattle Wine School, was offered his first job in the wine industry, he had a confession to make. “I really don’t know much about wine.” His soon-to-be boss ...

Talia Baiocchi is the founder and general manager of Punch. She has spent her career specializing in wine, restaurants, and culture. Previously a columnist at Wine Spectator, she went on to become the ...

Seven in 10 survey respondents admitted that when they first started drinking wine, they couldn't tell much of a difference between wine varieties of the same color Get those pinkies up in the air: ...

Nobody is born a wine maven. Europeans acquire knowledge of wines the effortless way: by osmosis. But because Americans drink little of it compared with people in many other countries, chances are you ...

Part of enjoying wine is also learning about wine. When I first started getting into wine, I devoured nearly every book on the subject available at that time. Today there is so much more, thanks to ...