Author: skolnikblog

Cabernet is no doubt the favorite child of the red wine family, but according to Nielsen’s recent reports there’s a rising new favorite, and it isn’t a specific grape varietal…

One of the best things about wine is its versatility. With so many varieties, there will inevitably be a wine that perfectly fits every occasion! As we move forward from…

As purveyors of high quality stainless steel wine barrels we are always excited to see the world of wine moving towards the future. We are very interested in the long…

As my grandpa always used to say, it never hurts to learn something more than once. Today we wanted to bring you a short review on the initial differences between…

Of the myriad drinks in the world, everyone has their own personal preferences. From wine to beer, to the massive variety of liquors, everyone has their own opinion and taste.…

We can’t express how excited we were when we saw the headline “Is Oak Over?” on VinePair the other week. We immediately shouted “Yeah, kinda!” in our minds. It isn’t…

Patio season is officially upon us, which means patio wine season is upon us. While we’d never tell anyone what they should and shouldn’t enjoy on a sun-soaked patio, we…

Many Americans still believe screw capped bottles signify lower quality wine. So much so, in fact, that many European and Australian wines that are sold in their region with screw-caps,…

“Wine starts in the dirt, and the dirt starts with geology,” says David Howell, a former research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. How often do you think about dirt…

It might not consistently feel like it, especially not in our hometown of Chicago, but spring is on it’s way. Trees are budding and the sun is just starting to…