Trendspotting: South American Wine

8/19/2016 - - Drink

Move over, Argentinean Malbec and Chilean Carménère! These two countries and varieties tend to monopolize the conversation when it comes to South American wine, but the continent actually has much more to offer, ranging from traditional grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon to unique options such as Bonarda.. Read more

Why We're Excited About South America: Get Our Wine Team's Trip Recap!

8/17/2016 - Brooke Matthias - Drink

A couple weeks ago, I traveled to Argentina and Chile with Ryan Zotovich (our Director of Winemaking) to meet with some of our partners and to scope out the region. It was my first time down there, so I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect — but I was really looking forward to seeing the scenery in Chile.. Read more

Primitivo: the Original Zin?

8/15/2016 - Nikki Michaels - Drink

The wine world boasts an astonishing 10,000 grape varieties in countless regions across the globe. With a number that large, we can safely assume some varieties will share certain similarities when it comes to aromas, tasting notes, mouthfeel, etc.. Read more

Your 5-Minute Guide to Albariño — aka "Summer in a Glass"

8/12/2016 - Nikki Michaels - Drink

Celebrated for its light, refreshing demeanor, heightened aromatics, and zesty brightness, Albariño is the quintessential summer wine.. Read more

Our August Book Club Pick Won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction

8/8/2016 - Nikki Michaels - Life

What better way to wrap up your summer reading than with the darkly comic novel that just won this year's Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction? (Relax, all you guys out there: that doesn't mean this book's only for ladies.. Read more

What to Drink on Each Day of the 2016 Olympic Games: A List

8/5/2016 - Nikki Michaels - Drink

The Olympics are upon us! The world's best athletes have gathered in Rio for over two weeks of events — so we thought it only fair to provide a drinking guide for those of you watching at home.. Read more

Ask-a-Somm Round 1: Your Burning Wine Questions, Answered

7/29/2016 - Nikki Michaels - Drink

You have wine questions, and we've got answers — so we're starting a monthly Ask-a-Somm series in which we'll get our expert Winc sommeliers to solve all your quandaries once and for all.. Read more