What is sur lie ageing, and what does it do to wine?
To fully grasp the concept of sur lie ageing, one must first understand what lees are (sur lie is French for ‘on the lees’). Simply put, lees are mostly dead yeast cells that exist as the byproduct of fermentation. Two main types of lees exist in wine: gross lees and...
How to Understand Your Palate and Taste Wine Like a Pro
The Step-by-Step Guide to Understand Your Palate and Taste Like a Pro “I know what I like, I just don’t know how to describe it.” Does this sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. You know your own wine preferences, but it seems like every time you step...
Which Appellation of the Napa Valley is Right For You?
There are 16 distinct appellations located in the Napa Valley. These districts are known as American Viticulture Areas, also referred to as AVAs. An area of land is classified as its own AVA when it has scientifically distinguishable geographic and climate...
Pan-Seared Lobster Tail with Tropical Fruit Salsa
TIP FROM THE CHEF | This recipe is part of a five-course progressive dinner. If you are using this as a stand-alone dinner, I recommend doubling the portion size. Substitutions or omissions can be to create a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan option. I recommend...
