The third season of the HBO mini-series, “The Gilded Age” recently dropped at the end of June. “The Gilded Age” highlights the opulence of New York City during the time of rapid industrial growth of the Gilded Era (roughly 1875 – 1900) through the lens’ of two wealthy women. While the series is caught between […]
French Wine
Voices of the Vine: Episode 17
Wine Tasting Short: Les Lauzeraies 2023 Tavel Rosé Release Date: May 23, 2025 Our second dry rosé comes from the Tavel, France region. Known for its mouthfeel, weight, and fruit, these rosé wines are quite different from the Provence rosé wine we tasted previously. Join us as we discuss rosé wine color, how to pair […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 16
Wine Tasting Short: Domaines Bunan 2023 Bandol (Provence) Rosé Release Date: May 9, 2025 When it comes to rosé, the Provence region in France gets it. Today, we’ll taste a Bandol Rosé by Domaines Bunan, which is a sub-region within Provence. These are “Rosés that Refresh”, which is often discussed in the monthly Sip & […]
Find Your Favorite White Wine with “The Classics”
Do you know your favorite white wine grape variety? Or are you a California Chardonnay drinker, tried and true, that finds it difficult to branch out from your favorite style of wine? Just like we learned with “The Classics: Red Wines”, you can also easily identify your favorite white wines, too. Identifying your wine preferences […]
Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…
The second season of HBO mini-series, “The Gilded Age” recently dropped, highlighting the opulence of New York City during the time of rapid industrial growth of the Gilded Era (roughly 1875 – 1900) through the lens’ of two wealthy women. While the series is caught between the “Old New York” elite and industrious “New Money” […]
“Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly”
And Other Tidbits About Sparkling Wine On the forefront, sparkling wines may seem somewhat dull. Pick a bottle. Pop it open. (Actually, don’t pop it open. If you hear a loud “pop” when you open the bottle, you’re opening it wrong…) Pour and sip. Ahhh. Some may even argue there’s very little difference among sparkling wines. And […]




