15 Best Wine Influencers on Instagram and Twitter

Calling all wine enthusiasts! We’re here to help you pursue your passion for wine with our list of the 15 best wine influencers on Instagram and Twitter. This list is a celebration of our love (and your love) for all things wine and wine culture. Because what better way to immerse yourself in the world of wine than by keeping up with the people who’ve made a career out of it? …

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Wine Scores and Ratings – A Look Inside Wine Competitions

Wine consumers seeking valid assessments of exalted wines often look for high wine scores. But all that tells us is that a solitary wine critic lifted a glass of high-caliber Pinot Noir and moments later proclaims it to be worth 97 points.

How did that reviewer get to that conclusion? What were the parameters that led to 97 and not 98?…

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Pursuit of the Best Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir: The Halleck History

Near the coast of northern California is a place where the fog caresses the sea and envelops the rolling hills in its cool embrace. And here lies a family owned estate that started from the most humble of beginnings. One that would go on to create the best Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir around.

That estate is Halleck Vineyard….

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The Difference Between a Wine Club Membership and Wine Subscription

Single Vineyard Dry White Zinfandel at Halleck Vineyard

You’ve probably heard of wine clubs and wine subscriptions by now, but did you know that the word “wine club subscription” is actually a little misleading? That’s because a wine subscription and a wine club membership are actually two different experiences.

Wait, what?

It’s true! There are different perks and benefits when you join a wine club vs a wine subscription. …

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4 Tips for Discovering the Best Pinot Noir Wine for You

There is no shortage of options when it comes to the world of wine. And depending on your tastes, the vast array of wine flavors can be intimidating. This is especially true when it comes to finding the best Pinot Noir wine

Pinot Noir wine comes in an immense variety of tastes and textures,…

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Pinot Noir vs Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot: Finding the Right Red Wine

If you’ve found yourself standing in front of a row of red wines, wondering what the difference is between Pinot Noir vs Cabernet Sauvignon vs Merlot, you aren’t alone. They are three of the most popular red wines on the market, and they do have distinct differences. 

And we’re here to tell you how to identify them as you begin dipping your toes into the depths of these ruby beauties….

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