Cider 101: Our Version of "Apple Wine"

10/1/2018 - - Drink

Let’s make one thing clear: cider is not just the gluten-free alternative for beer. Similar to Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Apple Cider seems to crop up around this time of year. These days, our favorite bars and restaurants often carry various brands of the seasonal spiked drink.. Read more

The Only Apple Cider Cocktail You Need This Fall

10/1/2018 - - Drink

When hosting a group of people, small or large, stressing about mixed cocktails is exactly that, stressful. Greeting each guest at the door while simultaneously making drinks for those who have already arrived is a multitasking nightmare.. Read more

Words of Wisdom From a Professional Wine Taster

9/21/2018 - - Drink

“Wine enhances all of life's pleasures.” - Brian Smith Spoken like a true sommelier. Wouldn’t it be nice to become a sommelier overnight? A master sommelier, or professional wine taster, can be labeled as royalty of the wine world. Wine is their second language, and certified sommeliers are fluent.. Read more

Real Time Updates From The Vineyard

9/5/2018 - Ryan Zotovich and Robert Daugherty - Life

Three weeks worth of 4AM wake up calls, countless cups of coffee, and approximately 30 breakfast burritos later, this year's harvest is fully underway and 2018 is shaping up to be a exceptional vintage here in California's Central Coast. Harvest is the busiest and most critical time of the year for Winc.. Read more

A Winemaker’s (Not So Average) Day When Harvesting Grapes

9/5/2018 - The Winc Team - Life

Fall is fast approaching and we’re looking for any excuse to be outside, enjoy the cooler temperatures and engage in all the fall activities. There’s no shame in contemplating quitting your desk job to do cooler, better things, like crushing grapes to make wine.. Read more

The Only Book And Wine Pairing You Need This Month

8/29/2018 - Penguin Random House - Drink

Winc x Penguin Publishing Group Book Club: The Shortest Way Home by Miriam Parker Just in time for the dog days of summer—our next quarterly book club pick with our friends at Penguin Publishing Group is here.. Read more

A Wine Crafted Through Debts of Gratitude and Lessons Learned

7/5/2018 - Assistant Winemaker Robert Daugherty - Drink

Debts & Lessons Riesling is crafted through debts of gratitude and lessons learned. From the stone-strewn Zabala Vineyard in Monterey, Debts & Lessons is beautifully balanced between acidity and sweetness, making it a wine that both novice and veteran wine drinkers alike can enjoy.. Read more