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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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
2021 Duckhorn Chardonnay
Greetings, fellow wine adventurers! It's William back with another exciting review! Today, I've got my eyes and nose set on the 2021 Duckhorn Chardonnay. Now, let's remember, I won't be tasting it, but I sure can tell you all about its appearance and smell! First, let's talk about its color. The Duckhorn Chardonnay has this beautiful, bright, and sunny golden hue. It reminds … [Read more...] about 2021 Duckhorn Chardonnay
2020 Buck Shack Chardonnay
Hey there, wine explorers! It's William again! Let's take a sniff and a swirl of the 2020 Buck Shack Chardonnay, coming straight from the beautiful vineyards of Lake County, California. I'll be using my trusty senses of sight and smell to guide our journey, since, you know, I can't actually taste the wine. Now, let's get into the color of this Chardonnay. It reminds me of that … [Read more...] about 2020 Buck Shack Chardonnay
2021 Francis Coppola Merlot
Hi folks, it's William again, your friendly neighborhood kid sommelier! Today, we've got something rather special - the 2021 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot. This isn't just a California story; it's a West Coast story, with grapes from both California and Oregon! Pour it into a glass and you're instantly greeted by a deep, ruby red color. It's as dazzling and … [Read more...] about 2021 Francis Coppola Merlot
2020 Duckhorn Merlot
Hello again, it's William! Today we're going on a sniffing adventure with the 2020 Duckhorn Merlot, a fantastic wine hailing from the world-famous Napa Valley in California. It's made mostly from Merlot grapes, one of the stars of this prestigious wine region. If Napa Valley was a Star Wars galaxy, this Merlot would definitely be one of its brightest stars. The color in your … [Read more...] about 2020 Duckhorn Merlot