Thinking About Drinking
I showed up to Maxwell Park’s Greek wine walk-around tasting expecting to leave with armfuls of crisp, saline whites perfect for pretending it’s still beach season. Instead? I walked out with a tote bag full of reds and a newfound…
If you think Champagne is just for New Year's Eve and overpriced mimosas, Claudia Chamberlain would like a word. Last week, I spent a sun-soaked evening at Capitol Wine School—one of DC's premier wine education destinations—with the city's favorite Advanced Sommelier, diving deep into summer-ready bubbles. Think less "wedding toast," more "oysters and potato chips with zero shame."
When Maxwell Park announced “Sherry Poppins” as their July theme, my girlfriends and I knew we had to investigate. I’ve always been a sherry fan and knew some basics, but this was my first chance to try all the different…
Discover how Thomas Jefferson became America's first wine influencer! From his Paris wine education to experimental Monticello vineyards, learn how TJ laid the foundation for Virginia's thriving wine scene.
Discover the best Italian wines for summer! From chillable reds to crisp whites, get expert tasting notes and affordable wine recommendations under $30. Perfect for wine-loving women who want to explore beyond Pinot Grigio and Chianti.
Maxwell Park’s Pink Pony Club Walk-Around Tasting this Saturday wasn’t just an excuse to wear baby-pink everything and drink blush-colored wine for three hours straight (though yes, I absolutely did both). It was a hands-on learning course in what makes…
Tucked into the lively La Cosecha market in D.C.’s Union Market District, Grand Cata is a small but mighty portal into wine from South America (and beyond). With curated selections from Argentina to the Canary Islands, and a heart for…
If Vatican City is where wine and ritual meet in holy matrimony, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is where that union first got lit.
Last Friday, I had the chance to attend my first big wine industry event—the Wine Spectator Grand Tour. Sure, I’ve done dozens of wine classes and comparative tastings, including a handful of walk around tastings but nothing with nearly the…