For four decades, Owner/Grower Ken Nerlove has poured his heart and soul into cultivating grapes in the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Nestled atop Jamieson Canyon, his eight-acre vineyard boasts […] The post Exploring the Passion and Craftsmanship Behind Elkhorn Peak Cellars appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

Orange Wine is the darling of the wine world, and we are featuring our first-ever orange bottling, a Pinot Gris from Scenic Valley Farms in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. […] The post Ask a Winemaker: What is Orange Wine and Why is it So Popular? appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

California wine conglomerates make between one million and 50 million cases of wine every year, each. Economies of scale are key to meeting their benchmarks and price points. But at the small, family-run wineries we feature, passion is the force behind the wines. They handcraft wines in ways that are just not possible at large […] The post The Lifecycle of Handcrafted Wine appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

Treat someone to a fun and unique gift featuring award-winning, handcrafted wines from small, artisan wineries. We have a wine club gift for every taste and budget. Send as many gift months as you wish. Different wineries and wines are featured every month. Our gifts are delivered in discreet brown boxes. Our welcome folder explains all […] The post A Tasteful Gift, Unboxed appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

As one of our many membership benefits, our wine club members receive Uncorked® — a full-color newsletter chock-full of interesting wine facts — in each wine shipment. This is our guide to the featured wines and includes the personal stories from the wineries, plus tasting notes, pairing tips, and more. See a recent issue of Uncorked. See who […] The post Your Guide to September 2023’s Featured Wines appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

Our Harvest Wine Sale is here. Savor the savings on wines handcrafted by small, artisan wineries. Half, full, and mixed cases ship for just $1, plus $5 for handling, and every wine comes with our Love It Guarantee. Top Picks Here are just a few of the member-favorite wines on sale: Castoro Cellars 2020 Paso […] The post Stock up on Wines You Will Love appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

What’s the difference? Sometimes, there is no difference. These terms are often used interchangeably and can mean the same thing. But, colloquially, they also mean different things. A wine club is the term most often used by wineries. Whereas a wine subscription may not involve an actual winery at all, just wines made-to-order. So where […] The post Wine Clubs v. Wine Subscriptions v. Wine of the Month Clubs appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

Richard Bruno and Chris Condos “Before, only rich people made wine,” says Winemaker Chris Condos. “But the rise of custom crush facilities changed that.” Chris and fellow Winemaker Richard Bruno founded Vinum Cellars in 1997 by maxing out their credit cards. “We put our money into the actual grapes instead of physical property. We were […] The post Winery Without Walls appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

A glass of chilled white is a great way to start your evening.  But it takes at least two hours to chill a bottle in a refrigerator.  What if you want a glass of white wine now? Watch this short video on 5 Ways to Quickly Chill White Wine and never be stuck with warm […] The post 5 Ways to Quickly Chill White Wine appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more

Napa Valley is the epicenter of the California wine scene and Cabernet Sauvignon is its star varietal. This is due in part to one Winemaker, Andre Tchelistcheff, who arrived in […] The post Napa Wine Stars appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog ..read more