Gold Medal Wine Club Blog

Your Guide to the Best Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

Your cheat-sheet for the best wines for your family's Thanksgiving feast is here! Find out the perfect wine pairing for classic dishes today.

Halloween Wine and Candy Pairings

Witches, Wigs and, of course, Wine! Strangely enough, this Halloween you'll probably see all three...See if you can guess the best match for these three popular varietals!

How to (Successfully) Remove Wine Bottle Labels

Kelsey Chesterfield

You found a wine you love, better yet, the label is one you must keep! But we all know how hard it can be to peel them off. Discover the quick and super easy way to successfully remove them - without tearing!

Wine Lighting: The New Mood Lighting?

Kelsey Chesterfield

Results have shown that lighting does impact your perception of the wine’s flavors and aromas...but how? And what is the best lighting for wine tasting?

Pacific Coast Highway Wine Club Trail

Kelsey Chesterfield

Your ultimate guide to the perfect Pacific Coast Highway Wine Trail! Follow our award-winning winery selections from Santa Barbara to Mendocino County.

What is the fastest way to chill a bottle of white wine?

Need a bottle of white wine chilled in a hurry? Don’t fret – and don’t put it in the freezer. Here’s a simple, quick method to chill that bottle fast.

What is an AVA?

An AVA is an American Viticultural Area - a designated wine grape growing region in the United States that is distinguishable by its geography. AVAs range in ...

Personality Quiz: Which Wine Club Should You Choose?

Kelsey Chesterfield

DISCLAIMER: This is no ordinary wine quiz…we’re cooking up some powerful wine juju that will actually give you the results you’re looking for.

What is a Garagiste Winemaker Anyway?

Maybe you’ve heard about our Garagiste Wine Club but do you actually know what a Garagiste is? Simply put, it’s the most exciting winemaking revolution in decades and growing stronger every year.

Memorial Day: 6 Unrivaled BBQ Wine Pairings

Kelsey Chesterfield

We’re serving you 6 fantastic BBQ recipes that will make your mouth water and put your wine glass on auto-refill.

2018 Summer Wine Trends

See our top picks for red and white wines that are bound to be some of 2018's hottest wine varietals! See what's on tap for 2018 Summer Wine Trends.

5 Fantastic Wines That Go Best With Pasta Dishes

Wondering what type of wine to drink with pasta? See our latest guest blog post on the best wine and pasta pairings that will transport you directly to Italy!