Hello there, young wine enthusiasts! This is William and Madison, your favorite KidSomms, and today we're talking about something pretty cool: the magic of oak barrels and how they change the taste of wine! It's a bit like how leaving a wooden stick in the sun changes its color and makes it more brittle. But, of course, with wine, it's a lot more complicated! Why Use Oak … [Read more...] about The Magic of Oak: How Barrels Influence Wine Taste
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How Weather Affects Your Favorite Wine: A KidSomm Perspective
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
A Kid’s Guide to the Noble Grapes: Exploring Variety in Wine
Hello, young wine enthusiasts! We're William and Madison, your friendly KidSomms, and today we're taking a journey into the fascinating world of the Noble Grapes. Just like how every Pokémon has its own unique abilities and features, each type of grape brings its own special traits to the wines they create. So, let's set off on this adventure! What Are the Noble … [Read more...] about A Kid’s Guide to the Noble Grapes: Exploring Variety in Wine
Grenache
William: Hi there, grape explorers! It's William and Madison back again, and this time we're checking out the sun-loving Grenache grape. Madison: Absolutely, William. Let's start with its color. Grenache wine isn't as dark as Syrah, but it's still pretty deep. It's like when we use our red markers for our art projects, but not pressing too hard. William: Grenache is believed … [Read more...] about Grenache
Sauvignon Blanc
William: Hey there, future sommeliers! I'm William, and with me is my sister, Madison. Today we're exploring the thrilling world of Sauvignon Blanc, a grape as lively and versatile as the best Pokémon characters! Madison: That's right, William! Even though we're not old enough to taste wine, we can learn so much about it. Let's start with the color. Sauvignon Blanc is often … [Read more...] about Sauvignon Blanc
Nebbiolo
William: Hello there, grape fans! William and Madison here, and today we're adventuring into the world of the Nebbiolo grape. It's like the story line of our favorite Star Wars movie—distinctive and full of surprises! Madison: Right you are, William. Looking at Nebbiolo wine, it has a deceptive light brick red color, kind of like the sunsets we watch when we're at Mimi's beach … [Read more...] about Nebbiolo
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