If you’ve been avoiding white wines because you think they’re too sweet or fruity, I have to encourage you to check out wines from Alsace. Every time I open one, and it doesn’t even seem to matter what type, I am blown away all over again.

Let’s take one of Alsace’s noble varietals: Riesling. Now, I went to school in the Finger Lakes region of NY, so I pretty much cut my wine teeth on Riesling. Riesling is one of those amazing grapes that sommeliers and wine professionals love to wax romantic about, and I’ll get around to doing a full profile on it eventually. It can show an amazing balance and breadth of acid and fruity sweetness. Riesling can be a wine that talks to you, a wine with a story to tell that evolves as you drink it.

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When you really start to dig into the world of wine, you will discover a seemingly endless list of descriptors. From blurbs on the back of bottles to reviews in the top wine magazines, it seems that nearly any word can be used to describe the flavors and aromas in a wine. There are many descriptors used for wine that may seem weird, disgusting and absolutely nothing you want associated with something you’re going to drink. Here are some gross wine descriptors for truly delicious wines.

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It’s a funny thing about Merlot (which is thought to mean “blackbird” in French due to its dark color). It is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world- THE most widely planted in France. Yet in parallel with this immense popularity, there is an immense sense of ridicule and scorn regarding the quality of its wines

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As we continue our journey through grape varietals, I want to jump to a white option. It is SUPER easy to get into a rut with wine and I know so many people who drink red wine exclusively. Well, the point of this is to be adventurous and try new things. If you’re just getting started in wine I really want to encourage you to try and develop a palate for both. Not all wines are for everyone, but I am convinced everyone can find a red and white option that appeals to their tastes. Just ask my mother-in-law who recently opted for the Pinot Blanc over the Pinot Noir we were pouring. It wasn’t a trip to an alternate dimension, it was just realizing that what she disliked in most white wines didn’t apply to this specific varietal/style.

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When starting to delve into all the wide grape varieties used to make wine, it just makes sense to start with Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s one of the most widely planted and widely respected grapes in the world. It’s also probably the most frequent wine recommendation I get asked for. So in order to fast track the benefits you’re getting by reading this blog and also maybe give my text message folder a break, let’s dive in!

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Welcome to EnoSense, your straightforward guide to wine enjoyment!

I have spent the bulk of my professional life in the retail wine industry. During this time, I have been repeatedly surprised and saddened by the number of people that feel true appreciation and enjoyment of wine is outside their abilities – as though some of us won a genetic lottery of golden taste buds: you either have it or you don’t. Well I am here to tell you that if you want it, you can have it. There is no class system. It’s not an exclusive club. And it doesn’t require hours spent in dusty French books or the equivalent of a small house payment.

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