Making Wine from Sour Grapes

All Things Wine
by Winebounty Team | Mar 20, 2020
Life has taken an unexpected turn for us -- personally, professionally, and as a society.  It has brought out varying emotions as we process the current norm and...

How to Buy Wine Online (Part 2: Free Shipping)

All Things Wine
by Winebounty Team | Mar 13, 2020
When I talk with friends, family, and colleagues about buying wine online, the conversation inevitably turns to shipping.  There is a perception that: (1)...

Crazy Moments in (Wine) History

All Things Wine
by Winebounty Team | Mar 06, 2020
Wine has played a role throughout history.  While it’s often a supporting actor, sometimes it takes center stage, and sometimes it just leads to really odd side...

Santa Ynez Valley. A Perfect Day.

Wine Tasting
by Winebounty Team | Feb 27, 2020
If you find yourself in Los Angeles and are itching for a quick wine country getaway, just two hours North lies the picturesque valley of Santa Ynez.  Imagine...

En Primeur Or Bust

All Things Wine
by Winebounty Team | Feb 21, 2020
Last year, I jumped on the “En Primeur” bandwagon for the first time.  En primeur or "wine futures", is a method of purchasing wines shortly after they have...

Natural Wine. Fad or Fabulous?

All Things Wine
by Winebounty Team | Feb 13, 2020
Natural Wine.  It's a phrase that started as a whisper in places like NYC and LA and is now being belted from rooftops.  Hailed as the next frontier for...

The State of Wine (2020): US Demographics and Preferences

Wine Statistics
by Winebounty Team | Feb 07, 2020
Last month Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) put out its annual “State of the US Wine Industry” report which is a glimpse of the past year and predictions for...

Costco! Enough Said.

Wine Deals
by Winebounty Team | Jan 31, 2020
There are few stores that measure up to Costco (great prices, fresh produce, amazing meats and cheeses, gadgets galore, friendly staff, and yes, free samples). ...

UGC Bordeaux Tasting: 2017 Vintage

Wine Tasting
by Winebounty Team | Jan 25, 2020
With Bordeaux’s 2017 vintage hitting the shelves soon, the Union Des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (“UGC”) made its annual trek through the United States and Canada...

Pairing Made Simple

Wine And Food
by Winebounty Team | Jan 21, 2020
(PART 1: APPETIZER PLATTER) Food and wine pairing can be intimidating.  In grad school, I attended a dinner and was tasked with bringing a bottle of wine and...

Wines for Beginners

Wine 101
by Winebounty Team | Jan 21, 2020
As you develop your love for wine, it is inevitable that you will want to share your discovery with friends, family, and colleagues.  But the further you get from...

Is An Online Wine Club For You?

Wine 101
by Winebounty Team | Jan 16, 2020
(Part 1:  Budget) Wondering if you should join a wine club?  Plot twist: There’s more to the decision-making process than loving wine!  In fact,...