Dr Johns Tasting Notes

Dr. John's Wine Prescription

Dr. John's 'Wine Prescription' this month features some great wines, with the following qualities: 

• One 'Best Value' wine (around $15–20)
• One 'Splurge' wine
• One 'Hidden Gem' that's off the beaten path
• A suggested food pairing
• A brief explanation of why you chose each bottle

Food & Wine Pairing

Upcoming Topics: 

• The Best Wines for Steak Night
• Perfect Wines for Seafood
• Holiday Wine Pairings Everyone Will Love
• Backyard BBQ Wines That Impress Without Breaking the Bank
• Thanksgiving Wine Made Easy

Learning About Wine

Upcoming Topics: 

• Why I Love Rhône Wines
• Napa vs. Bordeaux: What's the Difference?
• White Wines Beyond Chardonnay
• Hidden Wine Regions Worth Discovering
• How Wine Changes as It Ages

Personal Perspective

Upcoming Topics: 

• 'Dr. John's Perfect Pour': The Story Behind My Passion for Wine

Shopping Smart When Buying Wine

Upcoming Topics: 

• My Favorite Wines Under $20
• How to Buy Wine for a Dinner Party
• Choosing Wine as a Gift That People Will Actually Enjoy
• What I Look for When Shopping at Costco, Total Wine, or Grocery Stores
• When Is an Expensive Bottle Worth the Money?

Wine Tasting Notes

Coming Soon... wine tasting blog!

Wine Basics

1. How to Choose a Great Bottle of Wine Without Spending a Fortune
2. Five Wine Myths That Simply Aren't True
3. Understanding Wine Labels Without Feeling Intimidated 
4. Cork or Screw Cap—Does It Really Matter? 
5. How Long Can You Keep an Open Bottle of Wine?

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• Do I need to know anything about wine before hiring you?
  
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• Do you recommend wines from Costco, Trader Joe's, grocery stores, and Total Wine?
  
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