Vinum Vibe, April 2022
We are excited to share what we have in store for the coming month! Our Grand Crew wine club has an exciting new offering for April: a delicious optional add-on pack! Tasting events to suit every palate, including a special virtual tasting that will be broadcast at all AZ locations. World Malbec Day is on […]
Vinum Vibe March 2022—Allen
March comes in like a lion still hanging onto the last weeks of Winter, and out like a lamb with the gentle first weeks of Spring. So much goes on during March: there’s March Madness, Pi Day, St. Patrick’s Day, MLB opening day (hopefully), and Spring Forward with Daylight Savings. Either way, we’re sure you’ll […]
Decanting Wine: Why, When, & How
Decanting is a catch-all term used in reference to pouring wine from its original bottle into another vessel. There are generally two instances when you would want to decant a wine. For the purpose of aerating a wine to expose it to oxygen (to let it breathe) To pour an aged red wine or port […]
Vinum Vibe February 2022—Allen
Welcome, February! We cannot wait for this month to begin for a few really great reasons: Dry January is finally behind us! It’s the month of love! We are happy to help you pick the perfect bottle from your collection to share with your Valentine. We have a brand new Wine Director! Rob has hit the ground running […]
Vinum Vibe February 2022
Welcome, February! We cannot wait for this month to begin for a few really great reasons: We’ll be joining you in our tasting rooms at wine events—All. Month. Long. Keep reading for our full calendar of events! It’s the month of love! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching we look forward to finding the perfect bottles for your […]
Wine Books to Read Now—Vinum 55 Team Recommendations
Reading about wine is a great starting point when beginning your wine journey, or to gain mastery of a specific topic as a seasoned professional. If you are studying for a wine certification exam, reading other wine-related books outside of your textbooks can be the catalyst that makes the information you need to retain finally […]
Glass Bottle Shortage Disrupting The U.S. Wine Industry
If droughts, low yields, fires, and smoke taint weren’t enough challenges for wine producers, another concern is in the mix right now: a glass bottle shortage. What is Causing the Domestic Glass Bottle Shortage? A report was recently published with a detailed analysis of the glass container manufacturing market in the United States—U.S. Glass Bottle […]
Vinum Vibe January 2022
Happy New Year From Vinum 55 As 2021 draws to a close and we welcome the possibilities and opportunities of a new year with 2022, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for sharing your time with us through our shared love of all things wine. We appreciate getting to know you and […]