PRO-TIP / how to determine a wine’s aging potential
The aging potential of a wine is influenced by several factors, and assessing it involves considering various aspects of the […]
A Whirlwind Story for the Ages
Let me share a once-in-a-lifetime story. As many of you probably already know, aside from being a winemaker, I am […]
TOOLS WE LOVE / for wine collectors
FEATURE: Üllo Wine Purifier After writing my last post on Decanting Older Wines, I promised to review a tool that […]
PRO-TIP / decanting older wines
HOW TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES & DISASTERS There’s nothing worse than opening up a special, rare, older bottle of wine […]
Why You Should Join Our Collector’s List
(AND JUST SO YOU KNOW… A COLLECTOR’S LIST IS NOT A WINE CLUB) A wine club and a collector’s list […]
Happy World Malbec Day!
WORLD MALBEC DAY is on Monday, April 17th and this is our eighth year celebrating! While we are a Cabernet […]
PRO-TIP / for new wine collectors
THE COMMON STAGES OF WINE COLLECTING The journey from not drinking wine, to occasionally drinking wine, to obsessing over wine […]
TOOLS WE LOVE / for wine collectors
FEATURE: VinGardeValise® by FlyWithWine Image borrowed from FlyWithMe, Instagram, August 2022 One of the biggest challenges for wine consumers who […]
5 Mistakes All Wine Collectors Make
Wine collecting is a hobby enjoyed by many around the world. Whether it’s for personal consumption or investment purposes, collecting […]
Why I Never Enter Wine Competitions & Pulled the Plug on Submitting My Wines for Scores:
CULTIVATING A MARKETING PROGRAM THAT IGNORES THE “COMPETITION” OUT THERE I have never entered my wine in a wine competition. […]
PRO-TIP / for new wine collectors
HOW TO MAKE BETTER WINE PURCHASE DECISIONS One of the common complaints I hear from my customers and wine club […]
TOOLS WE LOVE / for wine collectors
FEATURE: THE DURAND® There’s nothing more disappointing than beginning the ceremony of cutting back the foil then twisting a traditional […]
10 Things Every Wine Collector Should Know
The world of wine can be confusing to navigate. Collecting wine had long been limited to a certain audience considering […]
Crushed Grape Chronicles
We were interviewed by Crushed Grape Chronicles at the Uncommon Wine Festival last July – our conversation was so engaging […]
Oral History Interview
This “Oral History” interview was filmed a year ago at Corkscrew Wine Bar in Portland, Oregon. It’s presented by the Oregon […]