Wine Tips & Recs

Is Wine Really in Trouble? What I’m Seeing (and Celebrating Our First Harvest)

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the state of the wine industry, too...

Aug 19 •

Nikki Dickerson

☀️ Sipping Lightly: My Go-To Wines for August Heat

From Sardinia with sunshine: crisp whites & innovative styles to round out summer

Aug 4 •

Nikki Dickerson

How Biodynamic & Organic Wines Are Changing the Game - Plus an Exclusive Look at Our Organic Vineyard Practices

AND a round up of some of my favorite biodynamic/organic producers.

Jul 29 •

Nikki Dickerson

Primitivo Reimagined: Uncovering the Distinct Styles of Gioia del Colle and Manduria

Plus, uncover some of my top winery discoveries from Radici del Sud.

Jun 23 •

Nikki Dickerson

The Rosé Edit: Regions, Styles & Bottles Worth Sipping

Rosé season is here! Join me in celebrating accordingly.

May 19 •

Nikki Dickerson

From 2 Buck Chuck to Wine Snob: A Mother's Day Story

Plus 3 wine pairing recipes inspired by Mom!

May 11 •

Nikki Dickerson

How to Identify a Faulty Wine

Also, catch my podcast episodes on Sardinian wine. Learn a bit about vermouth in here, too.

Mar 27 •

Nikki Dickerson

How Spring Shapes Your Favorite Wines: Bud Break, Flowering & Fruit Set

Join me on a deep dive into bud break to understand what's happening in the vineyard, and how climate change and pruning techniques influence the…

Mar 3 •

Nikki Dickerson

Sip Like a Connoisseur: The 5 Top Wine Regions Around the World

Get familiar with these 5 wine regions to start exploring the world of fine wine.

Feb 27 •

Nikki Dickerson

Aromas in Wine: 25 of the Most Common Wine Aromas Explained

This week’s newsletter is all about helping you understand aromas in wine so you can better determine which wines you enjoy and why.

Feb 23 •

Nikki Dickerson

Celebrate International Syrah Day with These Iconic Regions 🍷(and Wines)

From France to California and Australia, a world of incredible Syrah awaits. Plus, a pork tenderloin marinade to cook up the perfect pairing.

Feb 17 •

Nikki Dickerson

How Love Survives Distance, Culture Clashes, and Even Costco Parmesan

Love, Pasta, Wine & Lessons from a Cross-Cultural Romance

Feb 10 •

Nikki Dickerson

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