Wine. Flowers. The Art of Living Well.
Part 1 of this guide introduced the science behind white wine florals and the first three flowers — rose, jasmine, and elderflower. From here, the journey continues with four more florals that are genuinely worth knowing, along with practical tips for getting the most out of every floral white wine you open. Floral Aromas in... Continue Reading →
In Part 1 of this guide, violet and rose opened the conversation — two florals that show up differently depending on the wine and the time it has had. The remaining four take it further. The four florals that follow speak of something more specific: the freshness of youth, the memory of a particular landscape,... Continue Reading →
When we think of floral aromas in wine, white wines get all the credit. Their florals are bright and immediate, easy to catch right from the first pour. Red wine is different. The floral aromas in red wine sit layered beneath dark fruit, spice, and earth—subtle, yet entirely worth seeking out. Having spent years working... Continue Reading →
It was a perfect afternoon. You enjoyed a memorable wine tasting at a winery, and a few bottles found their way into your bag. Weeks later, you open one at home with the same anticipation. It's good, of course. But that magical afternoon is nowhere in the glass — and you wonder why. As it... Continue Reading →
Sheep in the vineyard? Every time I spot them grazing between the bare vines in early spring, a sudden wave of clarity hits me. In fact, I usually can't resist pulling over. Sheep and goats peacefully grazing together in a Napa Valley vineyard in early spring. © VinFloria The moment I step closer, a chorus... Continue Reading →
Something has been shifting quietly on restaurant wine lists — and I've been watching it happen. Chillable reds, once a raised eyebrow, are now the most interesting conversation at the table. Not long ago, a sommelier's recommendation leaned toward structured, age-worthy reds — wines that demanded patience, occasion, and perhaps a certain reverence. The kind... Continue Reading →
There are very few experiences that feel as quietly intimidating as being at a winery for the first time. The whole setting seems to assume you already know something — and no one hands you a guide at the door. Consider this yours. A winery visit, done well, is one of the loveliest afternoons imaginable... Continue Reading →
Fresh and lovely rose. Sweet and creamy jasmine. Cool and green elderflower. You might guess a garden in full bloom, but it's actually the wine glass in front of you. As a florist, these scents are a familiar pleasure. And yet, finding them in a glass of wine brings a completely different kind of joy.... Continue Reading →
Give a child an open patch of dirt, and watch what happens. They dig into the earth, pat it down, scoop it up again. No one taught them any of this. Yet the happiness on their faces is something different from what plastic toys bring — deeper, somehow, and more real. There is something about... Continue Reading →
A cheap bottle isn't always a bad choice — but knowing what's really behind that price tag changes everything. From oak chips to hidden additives, here's what mass-market winemaking rarely tells you.