Wine For Beginners Blog

At Wine For Beginners, I believe that the only way to learn about wine is to drink. Some people are intimidated by just jumping in. Here I give you my years of knowledge from growing up in Sonoma County and traveling through the world's wine countries, to help you look like an expert and learn from my mistakes. I may not be an official expert, but I love wine and have been drinking it from the time I could walk.

Apr 23, 2010, Best Box Wine

Poor boxed wines get a bad reputation for being cheap. Here I try to steer you in the direction of the best box wine because these are a great value.

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Feb 27, 2010, Wine Values Added to Navigation Bar

I've had this page for a while but I added it to my NavBar. Why? Because I feel like it could help beginners out. Maybe save you a few dollars at the store. So, enjoy.

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Feb 27, 2010, Malvasia Bianca Wine

A close relative to Torrontes wine, I was glad to find Malvasia Bianca. It doesn't have a "home" like torrontes but it's grown well in many places.

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Feb 27, 2010, Torrontes Wine Added

Finally, back and this wine was definitely an inspiration. I love Torrontes Wine and after my hiatus, this was a great wine to start adding pages for again. Check it out on your next trip to the store.

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Feb 27, 2010, Torrontes Wine

This type of white wine from Argentina has become a favorite. I love Torrontes wine especially for its floral components.

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Oct 5, 2009, Roche Carneros Estate Winery Tasting Room Has Moved

Just drove through Sonoma and discovered that their tasting room has moved. Their horseback rides are still in the same location but be sure to make a reservation! Enjoy their new tasting room on the square in Sonoma!

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Sep 29, 2009, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and How to Taste Wine Video Removed

Turns out these videos were too long. In an effort to keep all of you happy, Debra and I will be making some new videos for each of these in the near future. Don't worry they'll be less than 10 minutes this time!

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Sep 28, 2009, How To Taste Wine Video Added

I know I've told you how to taste wine, but now watch as the Two Crazy RedHeadz teach you how to taste wine. It might be a little long, but we always have jokes to make it seem shorter.

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Sep 28, 2009, La Crema Chardonnay Video Added

Want to see Debra and I try some Chardonnay. Watch as we give our immediate reaction to this La Crema Chardonnay.

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Sep 24, 2009, Cristalino Cava Video Added

Cava is a great substitute for champagne. So, we added a video about an inexpensive cava that was on Wine Spectator's Best Value list.

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Sep 24, 2009, Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon Video Added

Since this is one of my FAVORITE types of wine, we did a Riedel glass version of this great grape. Good wine, and in the $20 range, hard to beat.

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Sep 16, 2009, Morro Bay Updated and Anderson Valley Wines Added

Finally!!! Took me a bit longer than planned but I've finally added the Anderson Valley Wines page and updated the Morro Bay page (be sure to check this one out there's a lot there). Paso Robles and Cambria are on the way still.

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Sep 16, 2009, Anderson Valley Wines

I don't know if there is a better place to get Pinot Noir in the U.S. than here. Anderson Valley wines are off most people's radar. I will let you in on the secret.

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Sep 3, 2009, Favorite Wine Country Photo

Just added a new feature to the bottom of this page. I want to see everyone's favorite Wine Country Photos. Why? Because I don't take enough and I love to see photos of places I haven't been. Don't forget to tell the story too! I love stories but especially when they are about wine.

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Aug 18, 2009, Late Harvest Dessert Wine Video Added

This late harvest dessert wine from Uruguay was amazing. In fact, I have been enjoying it with friends and with dessert for about a week. Even better, it's unusual. I found this late harvest Tannat at the Cambria Wine Shop. Loved the wine and the shop. If you're ever in the neighborhood, check them out!

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