Welcome to Wine Talk with Ellen
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you want to be part of a fun-loving community of wine fans
you want to know and enjoy wine, but don’t want to over analyze
you want to find wines that punch above their price point
you want value whatever that means to you
you want to have a great time while discovering wines you like (read the About section if you want to be really sure)
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Recent Posts
Three more insanely good value Trader Joe’s wines: Red Blends edition
Meet 3 fantastic red blends from Trader Joe’s. All incredibly reasonably priced. Hear useful info about Meritage and Bordeaux Supérieur and more. More fun wine stuff as usual.
Top 4 things you should know about the cost of your wine
There are 4 top things that determine the cost of wine. The most important one is how much the consumer is willing to pay. Decisions made in the vineyard and winery affect the cost, but does it provide the consumer enough value? What is it worth to you?
July’s Wine New Year’s Resolution is falling in love with Pinot Noir
Join the fun with a July New Year’s resolution to find the Pinot Noir you will love. Will it be in France or the United States? Every month is a new opportunity to resolve to have fun and good times with wine.
Top 10 things you need to know to have a useful wine vocabulary
Basically, wine is a language all its own. Knowing some of the vocabulary is like learning how to ask for directions in a foreign country. It can be really helpful. Knowing the top 10 wine vocabulary terms will help you shop for delicious wines, avoid bad wines, and figure out what wines you like.
New Year’s June Wine Resolution for Learning 3 best ways how not be a lemming
Join the fun with New Year’s June Wine Resolution. It is 3 best ways not to be a wine drinking lemming. Don’t be a follower.
Happy Anniversary Celebration of the Judgment of Paris- Wine Edition
The Judgment of Paris of 1976 put California wines on the map when they beat the best wines of France. It opened up the whole world to great wines and winemaking. Celebrate the anniversary.
Seriously, Rosé wine is for everyone and not just for Mother’s Day!
Rosé wine is for everyone! It is not just for Mother’s Day! There are enough styles and prices for everyone to find a rosé they can enjoy! I offer advice on how to find a favorite.
The only one of its kind May New Year’s Resolution for fun with Spanish wine
Join the fun with a May New Year’s resolution to find joy and adventure with Spanish wines. Every month is a new opportunity to resolve to have fun and good times with wine.
April New Year’s Resolution is all about fun with Riesling Wine
Cheers to Riesling Wine! This is April’s New Years Resolution! It’s a monthly thing. Learn about and have fun with Riesling wine. It’s all about the Riesling.
Best guide to buying kosher wine when you really know nothing about it
Best guide to buying Kosher wine when you don’t know anything about it. There are loads of choices. No need to be intimidated. It tastes just like non Kosher wine. Know what to look for if buying for someone who keeps kosher.
How do I find the best red blend wines that aren’t Bordeaux?
There are so many delicious red blend wines around the world other than Bordeaux. Let’s discover how to find them.
First of its kind guide on how to love and appreciate wine irreverently
Add irreverence and fun to your wine drinking experience! Hats are not required.
The first of its kind March New Year’s Resolution for Wine
Best way to enjoy a glass of Beaujolais is in a vineyard.
The only one of its kind best February New Year’s Resolutions for Wine
February’s fun New Years Resolution for wine is to have more Champagne! Find a reason to celebrate any achievements. Have fun with it.
Here are the absolutely best New Year’s Resolutions for Wine
Have a fun New Year’s resolution to find out whether you prefer Old World wine or New World wine. Wait, what? How is that fun? Finding out whether your favorite white wine comes from France or the United States can totally be fun.
Best sparkling wine to use for a mimosa instead of Champagne.
Have fun with sparkling wine, but don’t waste the good stuff on a mimosa. Find out what to choose instead.
Incredibly helpful advice for tasting in wine country or even close to home
Really helpful advice for any wine tasting whether in Wine Country or close to home.
Let’s talk about wine education and why you may want to know more
If you think you want a wine certification so you are not just a wino, but a wine professional, this is what you want to read. Find out what wine education may be right for you, and why you may want it.
Let’s talk about why Drinking wine should be fun and not so serious!
Let’s talk about drinking wine. Spoiler alert: It’s not just formal wine tasting. You probably want to drink wine without overthinking it. I’m counting on your wanting to know enough about wine so that you can choose what you like more often. You also do not want to make expensive mistakes.