In recent years, the world of natural wines has taken the wine industry by storm. You might have encountered the term "natural wine" on a trendy restaurant's wine list or while scrolling through your favorite sommelier's Instagram. But what exactly is natural wine, and how does it differ from other types of wine, like organic or biodynamic wines?
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Online wine tasting events with The Lush Life are the perfect way to treat your corporate groups to a lively, interactive, and delicious hour with a professional sommelier! Learn more about our Top 5 Virtual Wine Tasting Experiences.
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You may have heard about Moscato from your favorite hip-hop stars or sipped a sweet Riesling or Gewurztraminer at a local wine tasting. These three white wine grapes have some similarities– but many differences too, so let’s dive into it and find the right one for you!
Read MoreRosé wine is one of the most popular categories of wine out there— and one of the most diverse and complex! Slay the rosé-all-day lifestyle and learn the three main production methods, plus serving tips, food pairings, and sommelier recommendations for the best bottles to try.
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If you’ve ever wondered if screw cap wines should be avoided in favor of bottles with corks, we’re answering this question once and for all, from the perspective of a sommelier! Learn why certain wines use screw caps (hint: it’s not what you think!), and other reason not to fear screw cap wines.
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If you get a wine headache after enjoy a glass (or two), here’s what you need to know about the causes (spoiler alert— some wines are more prone to causing headaches than others!), and also what you can do to prevent it. Let’s dispel some myths while we’re at it, shall we?
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Sometimes a wine tastes a little ‘off’. How do you know if it’s actually bad (aka, flawed or faulty), OR if it’s just a style of winemaking that’s meant to taste unusual? Our guide will teach you how to recognize the top 6 indicators that your wine has gone bad.
Read MoreWine tasting is a lot like any other skill: the more you do it, the better you get at it. We've all been there—that first sip of wine where it tastes like… well, wine. But how can you improve your tasting skills? You don't need a lot of fancy equipment or expensive gadgets. With these 5 essential tools and a little bit of practice, you can become a master of your own palate.
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Your home may not have an Architectural Digest-worthy wine cellar, but that doesn't mean you're off the hook for properly taking care of your bottles! It's easy if you follow our wine storage tips.
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Hit the bubbles aisle with total confidence! This essential guide to shopping for sparkling wine takes all the pain out of choosing Champagne (and Cava, Cremant, and Prosecco, too!)
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If your general approach to pairing is: white wine with fish, red wine with meat, and beyond that, you just pick something and hope for the best... it’s time to learn some actual wine pairing strategies! It’s easier than you think. Today we’re sharing our #1 strategy to nail your pairing every time.
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Learn how to throw your very own ‘Festa do Albariño’, with incredible Galician food recipes and Rias Baixas Albariño wine pairings!
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Buying wine online is more convenient than ever… but the endless options can be intimidating if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. But I found a secret weapon to make buying wine online less confusing and more fun, read on to uplevel your online wine buying game!
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Want to give wine in a can a try, but not sure where to start? Look no further: this article covers why the trend is white-hot right now, the best tips for enjoying wine in a can, the advantages of cans… and we reveal the best brands of the bunch from the dozens sampled at The Lush Life HQ!
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Thinking of doing a nutritional cleanse— but not sure if you want to give up wine completely? You might not have to! Check out these 5 tips for making healthier choices with your drinking.
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Love going out, but don't love that moment when the wine list hits the table and all eyes are on you? We have you covered with these expert sommelier tips to make ordering the perfect bottle quick, painless, and maybe even... fun? Read on for the expert tips on ordering wine, and also how to handle the wine tasting ritual once your bottle arrives.
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Gathering your friends for a wine tasting in your home is probably a lot simpler than you think. Here’s our step-by-step guide of everything you need— including ready-to-print tasting sheets, and a video tasting tutorial from Sarah!
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If your food and wine pairing strategy is pretty much limited to ‘red with meat, white with fish, pray that it works’-- it’s hard to think outside the box. Which is why you will want to take a tip from The Lush Life and trust the latest food pairing wine I’m obsessed with: port! (Hint: it’s not just for dessert!)
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Have you ever returned from a fabulous wine tasting vacation completely enamored by a certain wine, only to open a bottle of the exact same wine at home a few months later-- and have it taste completely different? There are tons of factors that can change the way we experience a wine. Here are 8 reasons why the same wine can taste different every time!
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More people today than ever are fully on the wellness train. Unfortunately, when it comes to wine, many of us don’t give our wine selection the conscious vetting that we give the rest of our lifestyle! But have no fear, The Lush Life is here, to break down exactly what it means for a wine to be organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and even vegan (yep, most wines aren’t vegan…. read on to find out why).
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