A Free Wine Encyclopedia!I have three kids. Well, not kids anymore. The oldest is 36, and lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife Lynn and their two children. I have to bootleg some of our selections to him every so often when he runs out of bottles on his wine rack. He is founder and president of Fun Tours,… read more »
“Paul, I worry about the jostling of wine during travel. Don’t you think it damages the wine? Should I allow my wine to rest after I receive it from you, before I open it?” – K.S.; Dublin, CA Thank you for this question. I am asked it quite often in person, when I explain my… read more »
One of the messages that came through repetitiously from our 1987 Membership Survey was the request for a glossary of wine terminology. So, here is the continuation of a series that appears regularly unless bumped by a pressing topic. When the series is complete, it will be reprinted, and appear as a permanent section in… read more »
One of the messages that came through repetitiously from our 1987 Membership Survey was the request for a glossary of wine terminology. So, here is the continuation of a series that appears regularly unless bumped by a pressing topic. When the series is complete, it will be reprinted, and appear as a permanent section in the membership newsletter binder…. read more »
“Dear Paul: Where can I purchase a thermometer which will tell me the variation in temperature of my wine cellar closet? I would like to find out if the variation exceeds 10 degrees from day to night and from summer to winter. Even though I have it fairly well protected, I am concerned.” – R.S…. read more »
“Paul, I have been trying some of the ‘gold medal’ wines my local wine shop has been featuring. I am impressed with some, but disappointed with a larger number. Should they not all be good? What has been your experience?” – J.Y.; San Diego Yes, they should all be good. But, there are some circumstances… read more »
For some reason, the chore of uncorking a bottle of sparkling wine intimidates a lot of people. They sort of quietly pass on the responsibility to another in the group (and thus never learn how to do it well). Then, there are those who tackle it head on, and sort of think that popping it is the… read more »
Hey! Welcome to the Wine of the Month Club in the World. Wine of the Month Club is a federally registered trademark of the Wine of the Month Club established in 1972 in Palos Verdes Estates. What business would be open for 40 years, 40 years, if they didn’t serve good products? We sell… read more »
Hey, welcome to the continuing wine makers series here at the Wine of the Month Club. And I’m really excited to have Val, and I even tried it, my name is 12-letter Hazarathy, Haraszthy. Val: You butchered it. Paul: I know, again. Val: Haraszthy. Paul: Haraszthy. Okay, I have it. Val Haraszthy. We brought some… read more »
Ed: He does it again, you know? He’s the only guy that can crack himself up by doing nothing, absolutely nothing. Paul: I don’t know what it is. You make me laugh, Ed. You’re very funny. Ed: Good. I’m glad I make somebody laugh. Paul: We went to saw my folks over the weekend and… read more »