Wine 101

Pour a Cabernet Sauvignon next to grilled salmon, and the tannins turn metallic against the fish oils. Pour that same Cabernet next to a well-marbled ribeye, and both the wine and the steak taste better together than they did apart. That’s the logic behind wine pairing: certain elements in food

Have you ever swirled a glass of wine, taken a sip, and struggled to find the right words? Describing wine is a skill, not a gift some people are born with, and like any skill, it can be learned. This guide walks through the vocabulary, the science behind flavor, and

Wine has been part of human celebration, ritual, and daily life for thousands of years, yet most people never learn a reliable way to taste it, talk about it, or choose it with confidence. We can teach you those skills. At the Court of Master Sommeliers, we train and certify

Frequently Asked Questions Why does how you serve a wine matter as much as the wine itself? Because even the best bottle can fall flat if it’s not given the chance to show what it’s capable of. Temperature, glassware, portion size, and aeration determine how a wine expresses itself once

Have you ever taken a sip of wine and sensed there was more going on in the glass than you could describe? That’s not a matter of having a special palate. Wine tasting is a skill, built through practice, patience, and a systematic approach. Whether you’re a curious beginner, enthusiast