Gold Medal Wine Club Blog
Welcome to the Gold Medal Wine Club Blog. Below you can peruse our most recent wine blog posts with engaging topics ranging from frequently asked Wine Wizard questions published in our Gold Wine Club newsletter, to even some fun wine tips and tricks! Discover wine tasting guides, recipes and more to grow your wine knowledge that will impress even the snobbiest of wine snobs.
Interested in a topic we haven’t covered yet? Email us with an idea or question about wine and you may see it appear in our next blog post!
Cinco de Mayo: 3 Misnomers, 3 Mexican Wines & a selection of Mexican Foods!
Kelsey Chesterfield
Cinco de Mayo is a day full of fiestas! But these festivities have strayed a bit from the cultural origins of the holiday. Do you think of sombreros, margaritas, beer and perhaps a rather large bowl of guacamole? If so, you’re not alone! But, if your history on the holiday is a bit fuzzy (of course, not due to the drinking…), we’ll give you a bit of a brush up on 3 common misnomers about May 5th.
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What is the Difference Between Sweet and Dry Wine?
Kelsey Chesterfield
Although detecting the difference between sweet wines and dry wines may seem like it should be an easy distinction (one is sweet and one is not), there’s actually more to it than that.
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5 Romantic Winery Destinations for Valentine's Day
Kelsey Chesterfield
Let’s face it…chocolate and flowers for Valentine’s Day is great, but why not step it up this year and visit one of these 5 romantic winery locations for amazing food, lovely ambiance and best of all...fantastic wines!
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8 New Year’s Wine Resolutions for 2019
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 2019.
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Why We Drink Champagne On New Years
Kelsey Chesterfield
2018 is just around the corner! Ring in the new year with great friends and family while sipping on a glass of French Champagne!
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A Guide To Wine Glasses (Infographic)
Kelsey Chesterfield
Which wine glasses to use with which wines? Does it matter? What are the differences? All great questions and we're here to help decipher the mystery!
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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