Krista's Sip Notes

I Didn’t Drink That Much, So Why Do I Have a Headache?

Last night, we had friends over for dinner and enjoyed some lovely wines.

Sep 11 • Krista

What's Wrong With This Wine? Learning to Read a Glass — Through the Bad Ones: Part 2

In Part One, I wrote about the faults I’ve most commonly encountered over the years: cork taint, volatile acidity, and reduction.

Mar 6 • Krista

What's Wrong With This Wine? Learning to Read a Glass — Through the Bad Ones: Part 1

Some of the most instructive moments in my wine education came from bottles I didn’t enjoy at all.

Mar 6 • Krista

Why Does My Wine Smell Like Bananas?

This week in our tasting group, we had a 2022 Chianti that smelled like ripe bananas.

Jan 28 • Krista

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