FOOD & WINE PAIRING 101
We have all heard the saying “meats go with red, and fish goes with white,” or some variation of it. Although this is a rule of thumb, the best food and wine pairings are those where a single thing is achieved…. Balance. When choosing what wine to pair with food, the key is to find ... Read more
SOMI UNCOKED – Adventures In Wine With Sebastian Velez
ENJOYING THIS YEAR’S WINES You have probably heard people using the word ‘vintage’ when describing a wine, or a year. But what exactly is a ‘vintage’? It’s very simple; it is the year when the grapes were grown (and harvested) to make a wine. For example, if you see a bottle of Chateau Pétrus with ... Read more
CANNED WINE… IS IT JUST A TREND OR IS IT HERE TO STAY?
Technological advances in the wine business are always subject to controversy because experts argue that the best wines are those that express the terroir, or the place where the grapes came from, and many argue, that technology can sometimes take that away from the wine. But, what about when the wine is already made and ... Read more
SOMI UNCORKED – UNDERDOG WINES AROUND THE WORLD
If we look at history, tradition, reputation, and name, there are certain regions around the world that are known to produce world-class, long-lived, sought-after wines that any wine lover would want to drink such as a great French Bordeaux, an amazing Italian Barolo, or an unleashed Napa Valley Cult. But for most of us, those ... Read more