Tasting & Technique
What to Do If a Wine Smells Off
Unsure what to do when a wine smells wrong? Learn how to spot flaws, trust your palate, and taste with confidence—no guesswork needed.
Tasting & Technique
Tasting & Technique
Tasting at Home: A Simple 3-Glass Setup
Learn how a simple 3-glass tasting at home can sharpen your palate, build wine confidence, and make every sip more meaningful.
Tasting & Technique
Do You Need to Spit When Tasting Wine?
Curious if spitting is essential in wine tasting? Learn how this pro move sharpens your palate and helps you taste smarter—not just drink more.
Tasting & Technique
The Truth About Decanting: When It Helps (and When It Doesn’t)
Discover when decanting improves your wine—and when it doesn’t. Learn how to taste, pour, and collect with confidence, not guesswork.
Tasting & Technique
How to Compare Two Wines Side by Side
Learn how side-by-side wine tasting sharpens your palate, builds wine confidence, and helps you make smarter, more satisfying choices.
Tasting & Technique
Why You Should Taste, Then Read the Label
Want to build wine confidence fast? Learn why tasting before reading the label sharpens your palate and puts flavor—not hype—first.
Tasting & Technique
How to Develop Your Own Tasting Ritual
Want to taste wine with more clarity and confidence? Learn how to create a personal ritual that sharpens your senses and deepens enjoyment.
Tasting & Technique
What It Means When a Wine Is “Closed”
Wondering why a great wine tastes muted? Learn what a “closed” wine is—and how to taste, wait, and choose bottles with more confidence.
Tasting & Technique
How to Tell If a Wine Is Corked
Learn how to spot corked wine with confidence. A quick, clear guide for wine-curious drinkers ready to taste smarter and trust their palate.
Tasting & Technique
The Difference Between Sipping and Gulping
Learn why sipping—not gulping—transforms how you experience wine. Taste better, build confidence, and discover what you actually enjoy.
Tasting & Technique
How to Train Your Palate Over Time
Learn how to train your wine palate with purpose. From mindful tasting to food pairing and comparison, grow your skills one sip at a time.
Tasting & Technique
Tasting Flights: How to Try 3 Wines the Smart Way
Tasting flights are the smartest way to sharpen your wine skills. Learn how to compare, taste, and grow your palate—glass by glass.