Wine Education

What are the Wine Scholar Programs? [And should you take them?]

In this very technical article, let’s look at the Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) and its diverse Scholar programs. Same as the...

Simone Popov in Wine Education · 4 min read >

Discovering Lanzarote: An Alien Volcanic Wonderland

On today's exploratory journey, join guest author Zach Wright in discovering the vines and wines of Lanzarote, an...

Zach Wright in Wine Education
Jul 6 · 6 min read >

Varietal Exploration: Assyrtiko Around the World

All hail King Assyrtiko, ruler of Mediterranean varieties! After a lengthy month-long dive into Greek wines this past month...

Simone Popov in Recommendations, Wine Education
May 6 · 8 min read >

Varietal Exploration: Aligoté

As I sit at my desk, a glass of Ramonet Bouzeron at hand, I can’t help but ponder the...

Simone Popov in Recommendations, Wine Education
Jan 26 · 6 min read >

Behind the Label: [German] Riesling

“You know lately I’ve been into other wines too…I mean…lately I’ve been really into Rieslings… You like Rieslings, Rieslings?”...

Simone Popov in Wine Education
Dec 25 · 7 min read >

Behind The Label: Champagne

Champagne is fantastic; a great celebration drink, a pop-culture icon, and an excellent pairing for chips and oysters alike....

Simone Popov in Wine Education
Aug 8 · 6 min read >
Champagne label

What is Terroir, and Is it Real?

This article intends to delve just one level deeper and expound on precisely what "factors" influence the "distinctive character...

Simone Popov in Wine Education
Jul 9 · 5 min read >
terroir

Winemaking Focus: The Champagne Method

To gain a more profound love for Champagne, one does not need to venture to France, although I highly...

Simone Popov in Wine Education
May 12 · 5 min read >
How bubbles are made

What is the WSET Wine Course?

And should you take it? I want to start with the most crucial piece of information at the top....

Simone Popov in Wine Education
Apr 5 · 4 min read >