What the F*** is whole cluster fermentation?

whole cluster fermentation is when you process whole, intact clusters of grapes together, stems and all! All the berries are tossed in, along with the stems, and pressed together.

What the F*** does Vin De Soif Mean?

To put it short, a Vin de soif is a wine for the throat, not the head. Its thirst quenching, and easy to drink. But why do we need this term anyway?

What the F*** Wine?Damian PridayJune 12, 2018vin de soif, natural wine, easy drinking, thirst quenchingComment

The dark side of Rosé - Darker shades of pink show a different side to Rosé wine

There is something darker stirring in different corners of the world, adding a new layer of soul, complexity, and a whole different character to the bright and refreshing wines of the summer.

Wines That RockDamian PridayJune 11, 2018rosé, rosato, pink wineComment

Keep Wines Cieliegiolo - What it means to be glou glou

So I am breaking my own tradition here by doing a bottle review. Screw traditions. I'm just going to go out and say that you have to get your hands on some Cieliegiolo from Keep Wines. Here's why...

Wines That RockDamian PridayJune 8, 2018wines that rock, ciliegiolo, light bodied red winesComment

Martha Stoumen Wines - A delicate touch creates a world of difference

We could talk endlessly about how knowing where your wine comes from, and how its grown, but most of us will never understand the nuances. Thankfully we have Martha Stoumen who’s dedication to understanding how grapes are grown are the starting point for her glorious craft wines that are as hot as the climate they grow in. And that's really freaking hot!

What the F*** does "Glou Glou" mean?

Sometimes you get a term that just makes perfect sense and just works. Its easy to understand, but cool to say, and allows you to sum up everything you want in a wine in two French-like words that just roll off the tongue. That magical term is "glou glou," a term that captures everything we want in wine right now.

What the F*** Wine?Damian PridayMay 25, 2018glou glou, natural wine, wine terms, speaking wineComment

Are Frank Cornelissen's wines really all they are hyped up to be?

After a long, long day of extensive research for photoshoots, I found myself with one thing on my mind. I need a damn good bottle of wine! But not just any wine, I need something out of this world, something awesome. For some reason, I could not get the thought out of my head that I needed a bottle of something by Frank Cornelissen

Rockstars of WineDamian PridayMay 16, 2018etna rosso, nerello mascalese, cornelissenComment

Warm climates are making some super hot wines!

There are reasons that places like California, South Africa, and the Mediterranean are pumping out such amazing wines, because there warmer climates are making for some killer wines that are full of energy and fun vibes. It’s time to give hot climate wines a closer look.

What the F*** Wine?Vynl MindMay 14, 2018warm climate wineComment

California's hidden treasures - The delicious wines from of the beaten path

Once you go off the beaten path you find a whole world of amazing wines that tell you a much deeper story of wine in California.

California knows how to Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc is a wine with a serious edge, attitude, and killer style. It is the white wine equivalent of Atomic Blonde!

Wines That RockDamian PridayMay 9, 2018Chenin Blanc, white wine guideComment

What the F*** is a field blend wine?

Field blend wines are made from grapes that have been grown together, as the name would suggest, in the same field. Field blend wines are dope!

What the F*** Wine?Damian PridayMay 4, 2018field blend, what is a field blend wine, wine blendComment

Nero D'Avola is the hottest thing to happen to full-bodied red wines

There is a big, bad ass Italian red wine that is about to blow all of those other full-bodied red wines away. Nero D'Avola is Sicily's answer to rich, big, spicy red wines that consume your heart and leave you super happy.

Wines That RockDamian PridayApril 26, 2018nero d'avola, full bodied red wine, california wine, Sicilian wineComment

Cool climates making cool wines: How cool climates and high elevations became the hottest trend in wine

One thing I have noticed from winemakers to wine writers, and now wine drinkers, seems to be that everybody is hot for cool climate wines. So why is everybody talking about cooler climates? And what does it do for me?

wine 101Damian PridayApril 25, 2018cool wines, cool climate, high elevationComment

Unforgettable: Irresistible red wines to drink this spring!

Oh Spring, where have you been! It feels like we have been waiting so long to see the flowers bloom and the birds sing. The air is filled with endless possibilities, good vibes, and just a hint of floral driven allergies. Spring just also feels like the perfect season for drinking irresistable red wines from all over the body spectrum.

Time to step up your Rose game this Spring!

Yes Rose is awesome, but its time you stepped up our Rose game this spring. Here's how.

Wine TrendsDamian PridayApril 8, 2018rose, sparkling, sparkling wine, Petillant NaturelComment

Fight back! Time for small wineries to embrace the term "craft wine"

The time is right for wineries for to start embracing the term "craft wine." With everything happening in the drinks business, the general shift in consumer tastes, and the cultural shift as a whole, embracing the moniker of a craft winery is a perfect opportunity for small wineries to set themselves apart from the big brands, and big companies who dominate the industry. So what are we waiting for, and why is this not a thing?

Wine BusinessDamian PridayApril 4, 2018craft wine, natural wine, small wineries Comment

What the F*** is unfined and unfiltered wine?

Simply put any unfined and unfiltered wine is a wine that has not gone through fining and filtration. The result is often a wine that looks cloudy as opposed to a translucent liquid we often associate it with. But does that mean it is any better? Or is this just a hot trend in natural wine?

What the F*** Wine?Damian PridayMarch 30, 2018unfined, unfiltered, natural wineComment

Drinking craft wines from America's small wineries is one of life's greatest pleasures

Have you ever sat and thought about what are the simple pleasures that keep your spirits lifted? To me one of life's greatest simple pleasures is to drink craft wine from some of the small wineries across America.

Wine TrendsDamian PridayMarch 27, 2018craft wine, small wineries, small businessComment

Can we all just agree to drink more Riesling? 5 Reasons Riesling should be your go-to white wine!

Let's all agree that in 2018 we need to drink more Riesling, enjoy more Riesling, and finally give this wine the credit it deserves!

Spring forward with these glorious aromatic white wines!

There is no better accompaniment, no better pairing for your spring flings than a glorious, aromatic white wine. What could be better for the bright, floral aromas of the day than a bright, floral white wine?

Wines That RockDamian PridayMarch 14, 2018Gewurtztraminer, trousseau gris, Chenin Blanc, arneis, Torrontes, aromatic white wineComment