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!
Why We Drink Champagne On New Year
Kelsey Chesterfield
2023 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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Thanksgiving Wine List
Kelsey Chesterfield
Your Thanksgiving Wine Shopping List...We’ve outlined a list of some of the top picks that will wow your guests AND keep you in budget.
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An Exclusive - Willamette Valley: The Pinot Noir Barrel Auction!
Kelsey Chesterfield
We have some very exciting news about 4 new exclusive Pinot Noir wines that we’ve been eagerly waiting to share with you, our valued Wine Club members, since 2016!
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The Gritty Truth: Why is there Sediment in my Wine?
Kelsey Chesterfield
The crystals and other stuff that you see floating in your wine bottle is called sediment. Sediment is a byproduct of winemaking that can form during the fermentation process or while a wine matures in a bottle. It is completely natural and not harmful, with most of it made up of bits of seeds, grape skin, and crystal-like tartrates. Some winemakers fine or filter their wines to remove these solids, while others prefer to leave it, believing it gives the wine more character and complexity. If its presence bothers you, simply decant or aerate the wine before serving.
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Happy Halloween!
Kelsey Chesterfield
Have you heard the story about the Wine Barrel urban myth? Readers beware ...
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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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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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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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