How One Man Changed the World of Wine

7/23/2014 - - Drink

Robert Parker is considered to be one of the most influential people in the wine world and is famous for creating the 100 point wine rating system. He has had an a huge affect on how people drink, talk about, and most importantly, make wine.. Read more

Club W Employee Favorites for July

7/21/2014 - - Life

Here at the Club W headquarters (#clubwhq), we're a diverse bunch with just as many varying wine preferences. Not all of us are expert winos, and some of us are brand new to the wine world and just learning, but what everyone enjoys is experimenting and discovering new wines.. Read more

Why Not All Wine is Vegan

7/18/2014 - - Drink

We all know wine is made from grapes. But believe it or not, all wine isn't vegan (or even vegetarian). The products often used to fine and filter wine (which gives it that crystal clear color) are made from animal ingredients. If you ever see wine that is murky or cloudy, it is because the wine wasn’t filtered.. Read more

Fermentation Vessels: Why Do They Matter?

7/17/2014 - Katie Delaney - Drink

Winemaking is both an art and a science. While there are many fundamental processes that need to be followed when making a wine of any kind, there is also an opportunity for expression by the winemaker, and there are many decisions that he or she can make to mold and shape the wine into a certain style.. Read more

5 Reasons to Drink Rosé This Summer

7/15/2014 - - Life

1. France, Spain, and California all make delicious Rosé... but more importantly, so does Brad Pitt! Yahoo Celebrity But really, he does... Check out the Vanity Fair Review 2. Vogue, NPR, & Bon Appétit all say Rosé is hot right now ...you know what else is hot? Yahoo! Celebrity 3.. Read more

Rosé from All Around the World

7/14/2014 - - Drink

Rosé isn't from a specific grape of region. It's a genre of wine - like red, white, or sparkling - and you can make Rosé anywhere in the world, from almost any red grape.. Read more

How to Make the Perfect Cheese Board

7/11/2014 - Jan Hogrewe - Food

Cheese boards are an excellent companion to wine - especially for a dinner party or a small get together with friends. We asked Jan from Just Jan’s (a yummy collection of fruit spreads you can find online) to share some tips for making the perfect, Pinterest-worthy cheese board. For me, cheese is a food group.. Read more