Back in 2004, a minute-long scene from a little movie called Sideways changed the wine industry forever. Almost overnight, Merlot went from the most popular type of red wine in the U.S. to a total outcast. Anyone who wanted to appear that they knew anything about wine shunned the stuff for Pinot Noir, and to this day, Merlot has a bad reputation. The wine is usually lumped...
When it comes to buying wine, most people “taste” with their eyes and not their mouth. Do you want a wine that’s fun and modern? You might choose something with cool graphics and a cheeky brand name. How about something tasteful and refined? Nothing like a picture of a good ol’ vineyard to demonstrate that this winemaker takes his craft seriously. If you want something tha...
Rosé gets a bad rap. And let’s face it: the last time most people experimented with pink wine was during a misguided game of slap the bag in college (don’t feel bad, we’ve all been there). Not exactly the kind of first impression that keeps you coming back for more. But trust us: give Rosé a second chance, and you’ll be impressed. There’s plenty of great stuff out there if y...
With a name like 90+ Cellars you probably assume that we think wine ratings are pretty awesome. Actually, that’s not quite true. Wine ratings are useful, and necessary in many ways, but there is more to wine than can be summed up in a single number. The post The Great Ratings Debate appeared first on 90+ Cellars.
“What this stuff in my wine?” Every now and then a customer will experience a couple teaspoons of sludgy, pulpy stuff at the bottom of their bottle and ask us this question. Is my wine defective? Is it safe that I just polished off this bottle? The answers are no and yes, respectively. In fact, we love a little something solid (technical term: sediment) in our wine, and he...