Gold Medal Wine Club Blog

The Banyuls region of Southern France

You may think that harvesting and other vineyard management duties are fairly straight forward across the board, however, you’d be surprised!

The Hittite Wine Jug

The Hittite Wine Jug is not only an impressive display of craftsmanship but it also has a rich history that is not widely known ...

Wine Wizard featuring Midnight Cellars!

We have featured a number of outstanding wines from Midnight Cellars over the years and ...

Are Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris varietals related?

If you said ‘yes’, you’d be right! The Pinot Noir varietal is a well-known Burgundian grape but what is lesser-known is that ...

Our Summer Special has us blushing!

Introducing our first ever special feature of Rosé wines...and the best part? You get 6! Our Special Summer Rosé package showcases the best of Santa Barbara County Rosé ...

The Best Wine Club on the Planet. Period.

Who do we think we are? We'll let you in on our secret ...

Does smelling the cork make any real difference?

Contrary to the traditional belief, smelling the cork reveals ...

Sauvignon Blanc is second in popularity in the U.S. behind Chardonnay. What is its other name?

Sauvignon Blanc is the same wine as ...

It is often noted that the Romans were avid wine drinkers, but what kind of wine did they drink?

The Romans did indeed consume a great deal of wine, and placed a great deal of importance on wine as a beverage. This was partly borne out of necessity, since ...