Hi there, fellow young explorers! We're William and Madison, your KidSomms. Today, we're going to take a look at how something as everyday as the weather can have a big impact on the wines we love. Imagine building the perfect sandcastle at the beach; the weather plays a big part, right? Too dry, and the sand won't stick together. Too wet, and your castle might wash away. … [Read more...] about How Weather Affects Your Favorite Wine: A KidSomm Perspective
Syrah
William: Hello everyone, it's William and Madison back with another fun journey into the world of grapes. Today we're exploring the powerful and intriguing Syrah, or as some call it, Shiraz. Madison: That's right, William. First, let's look at the color. Syrah is deep and dark, like the night sky when we're camping out in our backyard. It's even darker than our friend Cabernet … [Read more...] about Syrah
2022 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
Alright! Let's explore the 2022 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc!. This wine is like a beautiful painting of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, and they all come from The Crossings vineyards located in Awatere Valley, on the seaward side of Marlborough, New Zealand - just imagine, a whole world away, it's as if the grapes got to go on a super long vacation before becoming this wine! The … [Read more...] about 2022 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
Let's go on a new adventure with the 2022 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc! This wine is a harmony of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grapes, and they come from the Duckhorn vineyards located on the North Coast of California - it's like their own sunny soccer field where they grow and play! This wine is a beautiful pale straw color – it reminds me of the soft glow of a lamp while … [Read more...] about 2022 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Decoy Sauvignon Blanc
Alright, let's dive into a new adventure with the 2022 Decoy Sauvignon Blanc! This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes that come from vineyards in Sonoma County, California. These vineyards are like the grand stage of a ballet recital, where every grape has a chance to shine. At first glance, the Decoy Sauvignon Blanc reminds me of a crisp, white page in a new book – … [Read more...] about 2022 Decoy Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
William: Hi everyone, it's William and Madison back again on KidSomm.com! Today, we're diving into the world of Pinot Noir, one of the most captivating and elusive grapes out there. Madison: That's right! When we first look at Pinot Noir, it's often lighter in color than most red wines. Think about the time we made that strawberry cake, William. The soft blush of the wine is … [Read more...] about Pinot Noir
Gewürztraminer
William: Hello grape friends! It's your pals William and Madison, and today we've got an adventure with a fun-to-say grape: Gewürztraminer. Madison: Absolutely, William. When we observe Gewürztraminer, it has a unique color among white wines, kind of like the deeper yellow of a ripe pineapple. It reminds me of the sunsets we watch at Garden City beach. William: That's a great … [Read more...] about Gewürztraminer
Sémillon
William: Hello again, wine explorers! It's William and Madison, back on track for another grape journey. This time, we're diving into the world of Semillon. Madison: That's right, William. When we observe Semillon, it's like looking at liquid gold. Not as light as some white wines, but not too dark either, kind of like the the yellow of a ripe banana. William: Great … [Read more...] about Sémillon
2019 14 Hands Merlot
We're going on a ballet of flavors with the 2019 14 Hands Merlot today. It's made from Merlot grapes that have grown in the Columbia Valley in Washington State, a place where grapes perform their own dance, growing and maturing under the sun and stars. The color of this Merlot is as deep and intriguing as the plot of an adventure novel I just can't put down. It draws you in, … [Read more...] about 2019 14 Hands Merlot