Unless you started practicing to be a sommelier at age 15, like Charlie did, you probably grew up hearing “words of wisdom” about wine passed down from people who supposedly knew more about it than you. Maybe it was your parents, a boss, a mentor, or – heaven forbid – a fraternity brother — whoever it was, I’m sure they meant well. But it’s time to forget about these five common myths and step up your wine game!
We ran some taste tests and found that the Kirkland brand wines at Costco are surprisingly solid. Get the official word from a group of real-life sommeliers.
The nerdiest wine folks — the very ones who people are intimidated by when it comes to this sort of thing — love the HELL out of Riesling. Why should you love it too?
Right here, right now, I want to dispel the notion that rosé is a warm-weather wine. I don’t want you to miss out on this delicious juice during the cooler months! Please don’t substitute your rosé for big heavy reds or, even worse, pumpkin spice lattes!!
Chardonnay may seem like the uninspired choice for people who don’t know any better, but did you know some of the best wines in the world are made from Chardonnay grapes?