Buy Phermento here (be sure to use the code from the podcast episode with Alessandro Medici for 15% off your entire order). Not all sparkling wine is Champagne, and not all sparkling wine is the same. There are various versions of bubbly, made via different methods. You may surprised to learn that Lambrusco is one of the few wines that is made into every type of sparkling. If you didn’t already, you can hear about all of those different types by listening to episode #31 of the Inside Wine Podcast, featuring Medici Ermete winemaker Alessandro Medici. Following are some sparkling wine terms to h ..read more

Previous Next Easter Bundle $90.00 USD Description What's Included It's been said ... Description The ideal Easter bundle, with a wine of every type to please all the people at your holiday table. Sip Saphir sparkling wine to start the celebration, then follow with a full-bodied white (Greco di Tufo), refreshing rose (the original, from Tavel, France), and a nice Nebbiolo. All four wines pair perfectly with ham, lamb, and roast chicken, and will impress the most discerning connoisseur. What's Included Alta Vista Single Vineyard Malbec “Alizarine” [insert links ..read more

The much anticipated Superbowl LVIII is this Sunday in Las Vegas and safe to say this year, we’re painting the town red –- quite literally. From the team colors of the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs to Taylor Swift‘s iconic album Red, it’s all about embracing the crimson vibes. And what better way to do that than with some stellar red wines? If you’re like me and not a beer person, or if you need an excuse to open a bottle of wine (which you never need an excuse-) look no further! Michele Chiarlo Nebbiolo Il Principe Straight out of Italy, this Nebbiolo is like the quarterback ..read more

As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, there’s no better way to celebrate the dawning of another year than with the effervescence of sparkling wine. Whether you’re gearing up for a night on the town, cozying up by the fireplace, or embracing a year of self-care, we’ve curated a list of five sparkling wines to make your New Year’s celebration truly special. From French nobility to UNESCO world heritage sites, these wines offer a unique experience for every palate and preference. Self-Care Era – Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé Cuvée de la Pompadour NV (SRP $48.99): If you’re ready for th ..read more

Suits — the popular legal drama series known for its sharp wit, impeccable fashion, and, of course, the intriguing characters — is enjoying a renaissance with its recent release on Netflix. Considering the 2011 hit show’s current popularity, we can’t help ourselves to re-binge watch from the start. While the characters have spent most of their time in the world of corporate law, we couldn’t help but wonder what kind of wine each iconic character would order at a bar or open on the couch after a long day. Let’s take a whimsical journey and guess which wine each of your favorite Suits characters ..read more

Q. Which one of the following is considered a noble grape? A. There is no official list of noble grape varieties, but these are the grapes that are most recognizable for the top quality wine they produce, as well as (usually) being internationally grown and thus with the potential to be beautifully expressed throughout the world. The six classic varieties that are considered noble are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet the Great is certainly royal, as is any Princess’s Pinot Noir—and along with the above, by royal decree, there you have ..read more

Q. What (or who) is the remueur? A. It’s no secret that in traditional Champagne production methods, a remueur would manually riddle, or rotate, the bottles of wine to ensure the sediment slowly cascades towards the neck of the bottle. Remueurs have mostly been replaced with gyropalettes, which are machines that mechanize this process. The remueur might be difficult to say—rhem-yur, roughly—but you’ll probably have an even harder time saying it with a bad head cold. Fleetwood Mac does not sing about remueurs, and if you try to pass along the message playing “telephone,” we bet no one would get ..read more

Q. What are the different levels of wine aromas a wine can have? A. A wine’s aromas will fall under one of three categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary flavors. Primary flavors come from the grape (fruity and floral), secondary from winemaking practices (such as oak influences), and tertiary from aging. All wines have primary aromas, which will be herbal or fruity; think of them as the aromas you’d find in nature. Secondary aromas may or may not be present, because some wines are made without additional oak aging, malolactic fermentation, or other winemaking interventions. These can be a ..read more

Q. What is a pét-nat? A. Pét-nat is short for Pétillant-Naturel and refers to sparkling wines made by the ancestral method. The ancestral method is a type of fermentation that begins in an open tank and then finished in the bottle with no secondary fermentation, unlike most other sparkling wines such as Champagne and Prosecco. This gives pét-nats half the pressure of classic sparkling wines. We’re not sure anyone has pet gnats, and it is not recommended to feed your pets a pét-nat, either (they do make “wine” for your favorite furry friend, though!). If you haven’t tried a pét-nat, you should ..read more

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