Autry Cellars Blog

June 29, 2018
10 Wine Tasting Terms and How to Use Them

Did you know that the taste of wine can vary based on the region, grape, and season? There are thousands of different variations in the aroma and flavor of wine and it can be overwhelming for a beginner to begin to understand this new world. Moreover, the language around wine can be hard to interpret […]

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April 23, 2018
Which Types of Wine Improve with Age?

There is a lot of romance behind aging a bottle of wine. Many of us have thought about buying one on a special occasion and saving it for a big anniversary. The truth is not all wines are made equal. While some varietals can age well, others deteriorate over time. Keep reading to learn which […]

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February 1, 2018
The Top Wine Trends for 2018

The world of wine can sometimes give off the impression that it is only for certain people in certain places. This couldn't be farther from the truth: wine is as varied and diverse as the people who love it. As with all industries, wine trends ebb and flow with everything from popular regions to the […]

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December 22, 2017
5 Tips For Ordering Wine Like A Pro

When you buy wine to drink at home, you may choose the same kind over and over again -- or perhaps you buy bottles based on their labels! (No shame; we all do it!). At a fine dining restaurant, however, you might want to use a little more finesse when ordering a bottle for the […]

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November 27, 2017
Top 5 Christmas Wine and Cheese Pairings for the Holiday Season

A recent study in France confirmed what we already knew: wine tastes even better with cheese. Participants reported a more pleasurable wine drinking experience after eating cheese than before. While you can thrill guests at a Christmas party with wine and cheese, not every pairing works. The intensity, flavor, and texture of a cheese interact […]

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September 29, 2017
5 Smart Ways to Develop Your Wine Palate

Having a refined wine palate makes it easy to impress anyone. When Oxford and Cambridge wine tasters squared off in a recent contest, nearly 50% of their guesses related to grape variety were correct. On top of that, the tasters were able to correctly identify the country of origin on 37% of attempts. Since there […]

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