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A glass of Vinho Verde sitting by a pool on a sunny day. Vinho Verde is a great lazy day wine!
Episode 3: Celebrate No Pants Day With the Best Lazy Day Wine

May 7 is No Pants Day, and I think it’s time we give ourselves a break and celebrate our laziness. Read on, and don’t get dressed, because I am celebrating this weird…

The Releaf Chenin Blanc label.
Episode 2: Sit on Your Butt, Drink Wine, and Save the World: Sustainable Chenin Blanc for Arbor Day

In honor of Arbor Day, I’ve got a very interesting wine in store for all of us on the second episode of Winery Crasher. You won’t believe what I just found: Chenin…

Three hands make a toast with Champagne and red wine. Champagne is an excellent Friendsgiving wine because toasting to friendship is a great holiday memory.
The Five Best Wines for Friendsgiving

Do you need a quick and easy way to have a memorable Friendsgiving? Sharing a unique wine that’s both easy to find and versatile for food is the answer! Here are some…

This is a plate of enchiladas with red and green chile, and an egg, papitas, and beans. New Mexican foods go well with New Mexican Wine.
Best Wines with Enchiladas

Pairing wine with enchiladas is an interesting task. They’re more complicated than you think. Cheese, tortillas, meat, chili sauce, and vegetables all come together. Surprisingly, when it comes to pairing wines with…

A glass of Vinho Verde sitting by a pool on a sunny day. Vinho Verde is a great lazy day wine!
Albariño: Five Fast Facts

August 1-5 are the official International Albariño Days! Let’s learn about this refreshing seafood-friendly white wine! 1. You pronounce it like “jalapeño.” If you’ve studied Spanish, you know about the letter ñ…

Several bottles of wine, including Mina Mesa Zinfandel. A glass of Zinfandel sits in front of it.
Zinfandel: Five Fast Facts on The All-American Wine

Zinfandel. It’s the grape that’s been growing in California for over a century. Karen MacNeil in The Wine Bible says it “can be as lovable and irresistible as puppies.” And it’s my…

Hot air balloons in the sky. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a major event every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
New Mexico Wine: A 400 Year Legacy

Help local wineries: One producer of great wines in New Mexico is Tularosa Vineyards. Please visit their website and order some wine. They have a great selection of wonderful New Mexican wines…

Are you thirsty for a dry white wine that you can enjoy by the pool? Maybe you want something light and refreshing that pairs perfect with fish tacos. Well look no further! These five whites wines are perfect for summer. Read on to learn more! Wine Guide - Wine Education
Five Racy White Wines for Summer Days

Yes; you read that correctly. I said racy! The summer is just around the corner. Warm nights, outdoor gatherings, pool parties, and fresh food all mean you’re probably looking for some refreshing…

A group of people drinking wine and socializing.
Putting Together the Perfect Wine Tasting Outfit

I have noticed that a lot of people want to know how to choose a wine tasting outfit. I put together some tips that will help you have a great experience tasting…

A hand holding a glass of rosé wine next to a vineyard.
Episode 1: The Wine Beginner’s Guide to Wine Tasting

If you consider yourself a wine beginner, and need some tips on learning more about wine (like wine tasting), you’ve undoubtedly come to the right place. There’s one piece of advice I…

A woman sitting on a table outside, and holding a glass of rosé in one hand and drinking another glass of rosé in the other. She is wearing a jean shirt and red pants. She dressed cute for a wine festival!
Wine Festival Do’s and Don’ts

If you want to learn more about wine, or simply just enjoy lots of different wines, go to a wine festival. Wine festivals are great experiences. You get to taste many different…

A group of people's hands toasting with rosé sparkling wine. One person has a mixed drink.
Five Tips That Will Help You Become a Wine Pairing Pro!

One of the questions people ask the most is how to pair wine and food.  It can be overwhelming, and actually kind of intimidating. Where do you start? What goes into it?…