The Certified Wino

It's been a minute since I've done one of the "Wino Confessions", a collection of blog posts that are equal parts ramblings and...

Let's get into the controversial topic of Non-Alcoholic beverages. I know, cue the groans and gasps of disbelief. The topic of this...

You know that awkward moment when you're at a wine tasting & suddenly you start to reminisce about that bouquet of roses you let die last...

I don't know about you, but I've always had a sweet tooth. Friends & family will attest to that. From my obsession with chocolate to...

"I didn't realize there were women winemakers." I honestly was flabbergasted when a client made that confession to me years ago. I myself...

If you're like me and enjoy a love-hate relationship with Valentine's Day, then this post will provide you the perfect reading material...

Step-up your take-out game with a fermented beverage poised to see a huge surge in popularity this year: Sake!

In last year's post about all things bubbly, we took a look into the region of Champagne & why not all sparkling wine can be called...

Thanksgiving is an interesting holiday for me. I often wish to skip right over it and go right into celebrating Christmas (yes, I'm that...

I know you've just been waiting with bated breath as to what will pop up on this blog next, if anything at all! Life, specifically the...

What has inspired your winemaking journey---the greatest hits or highlights you just can't not talk about? LYLE: I feel blessed to have...

Branding has become such a huge thing in 2021------from social media influencers endorsing a brand to a philanthropist throwing their...

Anyone who has met me knows that once upon a time, I held a silent disdain for Chardonnay. Everyone always clamors that New Zealand...

Successfully pairing wine & food together is not just a super power that some people possess, rather, some of us just know how to access...

There have been quite a few bottles over the years that have really put wine into perspective for me. The way in which a grape chooses...

Before I even delve into this wine, can we talk about the label of the bottle? It is so cleverly designed and screams 50's...

POP! There is nothing more glorious than the sound of popping sparkling wine bottles. Except for drinking it, of course! It is imperative...

The holidays have looked very different this year. Many people are unable to travel to see their families & vice-versa out of concern for...

We see stories that seem impossible play out so often through various forms of media, whether it be books or movies, that the lines of...