How-To6 min read
How to Read a Wine Label Without Feeling Intimidated
Old World vs. New World, terroir, vintage — once you know a few basics, reading a wine label becomes much easier and can help you choose wines you'll actually enjoy.
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The Wine Journal
Tips, stories, and education from Linda's travels through the world of wine.
How-To
How-To5 min read
How to Serve, Open, and Enjoy Sparkling Wine Like a Pro
Sparkling wine is one of the most celebratory — and most mishandled — wines out there. Here's how to open, serve, and enjoy it the right way.
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General5 min read
Rosé Season Is Here: Why Rosé Deserves More Respect
Rosé is more than just pink wine. It can be crisp, dry, food-friendly, and surprisingly complex — and summer is the perfect time to explore it.
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General6 min read
Why It's Time to Give White Wine Another Chance
As the weather warms up and patio season returns, many wine lovers start reaching for something lighter and more refreshing. If you've written off white wines in the past, it may be time to reconsider.
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Wine Myths5 min read
Wine Myths That Refuse to Die
Wine has been around for thousands of years, which means it has collected a few myths along the way. Some of them are harmless, some are confusing, and a few make wine seem far more complicated than it really is. Let's bust a few of the most stubborn ones.
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General6 min read
What Wine Should I Buy?
If you've ever stood in front of a wall of wine bottles, staring at labels like they might suddenly start explaining themselves… you are not alone. The answer is much simpler than you think.
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How-To6 min read
How to Host a Wine Tasting at Home (Without Overthinking It)
Hosting a wine tasting at home sounds like one of those "this will be fun!" ideas… right up until you start wondering how many wines you need and what you're supposed to say. Take a deep breath—it doesn't have to be complicated.
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How-To5 min read
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant Without Feeling Awkward
The wine list arrives and suddenly everyone's looking at you. Here's how to navigate a restaurant wine list with confidence.
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Wine Travel6 min read
Wine Travel Starts Before the Plane Takes Off
Summer travel season is here, which means people are planning beach trips, mountain getaways, European adventures… and hopefully a winery visit or two. Because there's something special about experiencing wine in the place where it's actually made.
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Wine Myths5 min read
Wine Myths That Refuse to Die (Part 2)
Just when you think we've cleared up wine myths… a few more swirl into the glass. Let's tackle another round of the most persistent misunderstandings that make wine seem far more complicated than it needs to be.
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Wine Myths5 min read
Wine Myths That Refuse to Die (Part 3)
At this point, you might be wondering how many wine myths are actually out there. The answer? Plenty. Let's keep clearing things up, one glass at a time.
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Wine Myths5 min read
Wine Myths That Refuse to Die (Part 4)
By now, we've uncovered quite a few wine myths, and yet they keep showing up. Let's keep going—because the more we clear these up, the easier and more enjoyable wine becomes.
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Wine Myths5 min read
Wine Myths That Refuse to Die (Final Pour)
We've swirled, sniffed, and sipped our way through quite a few wine myths. For this final round, let's tackle a few last myths that tend to linger—and then raise a glass to leaving them behind.
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General4 min read
Welcome to Travel Through Wine
If you've ever stood in the wine aisle trying to read that weird foreign label, or nodded politely while someone talked about "notes of wet stone"—you're in the right place.
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