A local painter turns everyday kitchenware into artwork. For Madison Grainger, wine glasses are more than glassware; instead, they’re a canvas. The...
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Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth and Innovation
At Yellow House Vineyard, Cody Kaye pursues growth, innovation and joy. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged barrel...
Elevate Your Lakeside Picnic Spread This Summer
Create memorable beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. Take a day trip over to our neighboring St. Croix Valley—which is...
Holiday Wines to Bring to the Dinner Table
I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll into the holiday season, here are some go-to wines...
Make Your Own Mulled Wine
First originating in the Roman Empire, and later spreading throughout Europe, mulled wine was recreated in the Nordic culture as glögg. So take...
A Quick and Easy Wine Education
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
Wine of the Times
Sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year-long, but it’s especially apropos during the...
Afton’s Yellow House Vineyard Branches into Winemaking
Cody Kaye launched Yellow House Vineyard in 2014. After years of growing and harvesting grapes, the vineyard is starting to make its own wine. Cody...
The Three Vs from Italy Are the Perfect Summer White Wines
Meet verdicchio, vermentino and vernaccia. These are the dog days of summer. I can’t get enough of them, knowing what lies ahead. I shudder to...
What Gives Chardonnay its Oaky, Buttery Flavor?
What makes chardonnay taste the way it does? Many chardonnay lovers, especially in the U.S., love their oaky, buttery California chardonnay. New...
Grenache Grapes Make for Great Blended Wine
Discover the varieties of this grape around the world. No other grape has emerged from the shadows of more popular international varieties than...
A Brief History of Burgundy Wine
Learn about wine that’s as old as the region itself. I’ve neglected this iconic French wine region far too long. Burgundy follows only Bordeaux with...
Why Pinot Noir is the Chameleon of Wines
Exploring pinot noir. No other grape adopts the profile of its terroir more than pinot noir. Terroir is a French word, describing the complete set...
3 Romantic Red Wines to Drink in February
Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone. Just saying the names sounds romantic. There’s no better place in the world to explore wine—especially near...
Thanksgiving and the Loire Valley
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. It’s a time for family, food, wine, and giving thanks for all our blessings. There are so many great...
The Wine Wizard’s Tips for Understanding Wine Terminology
I’m sure we’ve all read descriptions of wines and thought to ourselves, “What are they talking about?!” Some descriptive words for wines, like...
Woodbury Wine Gal
Karen Irwin Hasegawa brings fun and expertise to neighborhood wine tastings. If you like to drink wine or want to learn about selecting wines to go...
Sparkling Wine: Not Just for New Year’s Eve
Sales for sparkling wines soar during the holidays. Most of us pop a cork to ring in the New Year. And with good reason—celebrations and sparkling...
Wine Wizard Answers the Question: Are All Rieslings Sweet?
The most common reaction I get when asking friends about Riesling is: “Riesling is too sweet!” Sure, Riesling wines can be sweet, but quite often...
Summer Recommendations from Our Local Wine Wizard
Suggesting there’s anything hidden about Spanish wine is a bit odd. Spain is a large country with more acres of vines planted than anywhere in the...
