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Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio: Differences and Similarities

Ah, white wine, it's delicious. So delicious, we started our own wine company so we can drink more of it. It's the refreshing drink of wine lovers everywhere. And for obvious reasons, it's typically light and crisp.  But, let us ask you this: if we blindfolded you, would you tell the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris? (Don't worry, we won't do that to you) Let's talk about why you might be able to and why you might not be able to.  Pinot Gris vs. Pinot Grigio: What’s The Difference? Prepare to face the cold, hard truth: Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same types of wine made from the same white wine grapes—Pinot Gris grapes. So, to...

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Beer vs Wine: Which Is Healthier for You

Now that 2021 has rolled in, we're guessing you're starting your New Year, New You routine. Not so coincidentally, so are we! Like you, we're not interested in cutting alcoholic drinks out of our diets entirely, so we've been researching as to what types of alcohol we should drink to get ourselves back into tip-top shape. So join us on this journey!  How Healthy Can Alcohol Be? We're pretty sure if you ever took a health class in either high school or college, you were warned about the health effects of alcohol use. But here's the catch they didn't mention: researchers actually know very little about the risks or benefits of moderate alcohol use in adults. All of the fear...

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How to Taste Wine and Develop Your Palate

Want To Impress People With Your Wine Tasting Skills? Real pros know that tasting a glass of wine is the process of four necessary steps. And because you're here and reading this, we get the feeling you want to know these steps so you too can look like a wine pro. Good for you; we also are for people trying to further their education on wine. Even if it's because you want to look smarter or more bougie than your friends, it is still education after all.  The four basic steps used by sommeliers everywhere to refine their palate and sharpen their ability to recall wine consist of look, smell, taste, and think. So, pretty much, if you have a...

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How to Send Wine as a Gift

When it comes to gift-giving, wine is always a good idea. Well, that is, if the recipient is over 21, of course. Back in the good old days of the Ancient Greeks, they considered wine a gift from gods, and Ancient Egyptians loved wine so much that they buried their loved ones with wine so that they were well-stocked in the afterlife. Needless to say, wine as a gift is rich with history and for excellent reasons.  While some may argue that wine as a gift feels passe since it's been done time and time again, we like to say that there is a reason that it never goes out of style. Choosing the right type of wine is one...

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6 Wine Lover Gifts They Will Adore

Wine lovers are the best kind of people. We would know because we're wine lovers ourselves. If you have a true wine lover in your life, you should definitely get them something that fits with their passions. And, in this case, their passion is wine.  Because we're kind and generous people, we put our heads together to come up with the perfect gift ideas that we, as wine lovers, would personally love. You're welcome!  1. A Bottle (Or Pack!) Of Their Favorite Wine Well, your friend is a wine lover, so can you really go wrong with a bottle of wine? We think not! And, because we are a wine company, we're going to take this opportunity to talk about...

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