Wine Articles and Education

Saturday Study Hall

California Sub-AVA Quiz

The United States AVA system is a series of areas that are divided by sub-regions, and then more nested appellations beyond that. If that sounds complicated, that’s because it is. See how well you know your California sub-AVAs in this 10-question quiz that is sure to give even native Californians a run for their money.

Text AIX 2019 Rose
Sip of the Day

AIX Rose

Pair your ex with some AIX!

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Fresh Pressed

What We’ve Been Reading – October 2020

October is a gateway month, spanning from warm, early fall to chilly mid-autumn. We started the month sitting under green leaves in socially distant outdoor

Vineyard in Alsace, France - Rangen de Thann Grand Cru
Advanced Wine Knowledge

A Roche by Any Other Name

Certain vines thrive best among certain soil types, and some of the most fascinating and rigorous explorations of this phenomena takes place in Alsace.