Wine Club Blog

What Is Amphora Wine?

Erin O'Reilly - Certified Specialist of Wine

Long before oak barrels arrived on the scene, winemakers depended on terracotta jars for their craft. These vessels, called amphora (am-for-ah), have played a role in winemaking and wine storage since antiquity. Today, many modern-day winemakers have rediscovered the compelling properties of clay.

How to Put Together a Great Wine Flight

Erin O'Reilly - Certified Specialist of Wine

Looking for creative ideas to host your next event with family and friends? Assembling a wine tasting flight is easy to do if you follow a few tried-and-true guidelines. So set a date and get those glasses polished!

8 New Year’s Wine Resolutions for 2022

Kelsey Chesterfield

Making - and keeping - your New Year's resolutions has never been so fun! See our list of 8 resolutions for wine lovers to make in 2022.

What Is Ice Wine?

Erin O'Reilly - Certified Specialist of Wine

Ice wine, also known as ‘Eiswein’ in German, is a lusciously sweet dessert wine crafted from frozen grapes harvested in the depths of winter. Not every region can produce ice wine, and it remains a delectable treat for special occasions.

Why We Drink Champagne On New Years

Kelsey Chesterfield

2022 is just around the corner! Ring in the new year with great friends and family while sipping on a glass of French Champagne!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Bottle of Wine

All I want for Christmas is wine...and you, but mostly wine ...

Why Gold Medal Wine Club is the Perfect Holiday Gift

The holidays are nearing and you have yet to find the perfect present for a friend, family member, special someone...or maybe even yourself!

12 Wine Days of Christmas

Melani Sarhadi

Holiday Activities Paired With the Perfect Wines!

5 Interesting Facts About Cabernet Sauvignon

Full-bodied, muscular, and structured are all frequent descriptors used to describe Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that has won over loyal converts for generations. Whether you’re hosting a wine trivia night with friends, or have fallen for Cabernet’s charisma, here are 5 fun Cabernet Sauvignon facts worth sharing.

5 Interesting Facts About Pinot Noir

How much do you know about Pinot Noir? The Pinot Noir grape and wine have become increasingly popular over the past two decades, gracing tables from the White House to Buckingham Palace. But what makes Pinot Noir so iconic? Here are five interesting facts about this timeless and esteemed grape that you might not know.

Why Can’t I Find Wines from Small Wineries in Big Stores?

Erin O'Reilly - Certified Specialist of Wine

Prohibition, America’s failed experiment to control alcohol consumption, officially ended in 1933. Repeal hinged on allowing each state to dictate its own liquor laws. No one could envision the bloated regulatory maze that would evolve over the ensuing century.

Happy Hanukkah!

8 days = 8 wine gifts. That's how that works, right? PLUS wine pairing options for classic Hanukkah dishes ...