Ready for your next food and wine adventure? With the new LocalWineEvents.com app, great plans are easier than ever to find. There’s a certain thrill in stumbling on a plan that feels like a hidden gem — a wine tasting happening just a few miles away, a pairing dinner that instantly gets dropped into the group chat, or a dreamy culinary trip that gives you something delicious to look forward to. The best plans aren’t just dates on a calendar. They turn into the nights you re

If you run a winery’s social media—or you’re a winery owner managing your own—you may have felt something shift over the last couple of weeks. Your content is still solid. Engagement might even be steady. But new people aren’t finding you the way they used to. You’re not alone. Recently, a large number of wine, beer, and spirits pages began receiving notifications that their Facebook Pages are no longer eligible to be recommended. (Reference article  HERE. ) In plain English:

Maria—aka The Wine Blonde—has the kind of movie-star glam that makes you pause mid-scroll...and the wine knowledge that makes you stay. What truly sets her apart is how she pairs that shine with substance, making wine education feel confident, current, and totally refreshing. I brought plenty of questions to the table (as you'll read below) and she answered every single one with so much insight and enthusiasm. I’m looking forward to a day when we can toast to this conversati

Ever wonder why a single scent can transport you back in time? Dr. Isabelle Lesschaeve’s Awaken Your Senses  masterclass at Innovinum blends science and emotion through scent — and it’s the perfect starter to level up your wine tasting game. Some wine classes teach you how to taste. Isabelle’s class teaches you how to describe  what you smell. From the minute she started talking, her friendly, curious energy drew everyone in. And that French accent? Totally charming. Her bac

From cruise ships to the classroom, Petar Velickovic, DipWSET, has poured his passion into every step of his wine journey. Today he’s sharing his insights on wine, education, and more. Hope you enjoy this interview! ~ Lee , OfftheVinePr.com ✦ Lee: What first sparked your interest in wine, and how did that evolve into a full-time career in wine education? ✤ Petar: My first exposure to wine came while working on cruise ships. Back home, wine for me was simply red, white, or ro

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The first time I tried a wine from Domaine Viret, I was hooked. It wasn’t just delicious—it had this energy, this aliveness that made me...

Originally published on the Capital Wine School blog, but I wanted to share it here as well—this place (and Jay!) truly deserve...

Let’s get real—how many times have you read a wine label or Instagram caption that sounds like this: "Handcrafted, small-lot wines made...

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