This is a comprehensive (and growing) list of products and resources mentioned in our classes, or that we just don’t want you to miss out on! Is there something you think we should add? LET US KNOW
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resources we love
GADGETS
Coravin Pivot (short-term wine preservation system)
Allows you to preserve a bottle of red or white wine for 4 weeks using a special Coravin Pivot stopper and Argon gas capsules. purchase here: https://amzn.to/46R9QdB
Coravin Timeless (long-term wine preservation system)
Allows you to preserve a bottle of red or white wine for years! Pour yourself a glass without ever taking out the cork. This system uses a needle to go right through the cork, and Argon gas capsules to aid in preserving your wine. purchase here: https://amzn.to/45eANq8
Decanter
A wine decanter not only aerates the wine, enhancing its flavors and aromas, but also separates any sediment that may have developed over the years. purchase here: https://amzn.to/47yHDYF
Decanter Drying Stand and Cleaning Tools
Decanters can be tricky to clean properly and dry properly, this is a convenient bundle of products that are tried and true to clean and dry your decanter with ease! purchase here: https://amzn.to/3Sh88MO
Durand Wine Opener
A specialty wine opener mainly used for old bottles of wine that have corks that are more likely to fall apart if you were to have opened with a standard wine opener. purchase here: https://amzn.to/47yHDYF
Vacu Vin Wine Saver Pump
An oldie but goodie, this simple system is a wonderful low-cost, low-effort way to keep your open bottles of wine fresh for a few more days. The system keeps wine fresh up to 10 days after opening by pulling air out of the bottle to prevent oxidation. click here to purchase: https://amzn.to/3SRErng
Champagne Stopper
Champagne corks do not go back in the bottle so Champagne stoppers are a necessity…. if you don’t finish the bottle. These simple stoppers are designed to provide an air tight seal to keep the bubbles in and the wines fresh. click here to purchase: https://amzn.to/3QPzVmL
Wine Suitcase
If you are someone that ever finds themselves traveling with wine like we do, this is the wine suitcase we use that ensures our treasured bottles get to their destination intact! It is an investment, but a worthwhile one if you find yourself in this position regularly. I have the 8 bottle case but there are also 12 bottle cases. This company has several different models that hold more or less bottles depending on your needs. click here to purchase: https://amzn.to/40SAIIn
WEBSITES, NEWSLETTERS, and BLOGS
Wine Ed Index (blog and monthly newsletter)
The Educated Grape’s own “index” of wine-related information for you to peruse, to hopefully will enable you to feel more confident in your wine knowledge. We break down different key wine terms and trends to make them easier to digest and understand. visit here: https://www.theeducatedgrape.com/wine-ed-index
When Wine Tastes Best (phone app)
“Based on 50 years of research by biodynamic expert Maria Thun, discover which days are good (fruit and flower days), and which are less good (root and leaf days), as well as Maria Thun’s unique ‘generally unfavourable’ days (not included in other lunar calendars).” Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/when-wine-tastes-best/id557902225 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.florisbooks.whenwinetastesbest&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1
SevenFifty Daily (blog and twice-weekly newsletter)
Articles for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts covering very interesting topics about the world of wine. They have a blog and a newsletter you can sign up for. visit here: https://daily.sevenfifty.com/
Wine Spectator Insider (blog and weekly newsletter)
“Out of our Tasting Room, straight to your inbox, our latest reviews: top scores, great values, famous names, rising stars.” visit here: https://www.winespectator.com/insider-section-front/insider-section-front-html
Winespeed - from Karen MacNeil (paid newsletter)
From industry icon, Karen MacNeil, this paid newsletter has education and incredible insight about wine from someone “on the inside.” visit here: https://winespeed.com/
Wine Folly (wine education resources and weekly newsletter)
Guides, posters, and other vibrant and approachable wine education resources for enthusiasts from beginner-intermediate level. visit here: https://winefolly.com/
BOOKS or text resources
What to Drink with What you Eat
by Andrew Dornenburg & Karen Page
A great resource to help you find options and decide which wine to pair with any food purchase here: https://amzn.to/3LxaC7e
Wine Grapes
by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, Jose Vouillamoz
“A complete guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, including their origins and flavours: A James Beard Award Winner” purchase here: https://amzn.to/3x2gOzy
TEG Restaurant Wine Pairing Guide
Our free guide to help you pair wine with your favorite cuisines CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Oregon Food & Wine: the Cookbook
by Danielle Centoni & Kerry Newberry
“With a focus on ingredients abundant in the Pacific Northwest and inspired wine pairings, this book will appeal to those who crave a taste of Oregon’s magnificent and varied terroir in their glass and on their plate.” purchase here: https://amzn.to/3RHzUmx