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
What are the absolute Best Italian white wines that are not Pinot Grigio? (Updated)
Great suggestions for Italian white wine that can be way more interesting than Pinot Grigio! New additions! Become familiar with the names of some of these wines. Explore and have fun!
Beaujolais may be the best all season wine!
Enjoy a glass of Beaujolais in a vineyard, or anywhere at any time!
This is how you celebrate with kosher wine when you know nothing about it!
Have some fun and celebrate with kosher wine! Learn how to find it, understand certifications, explore the taste differences (spoiler alert: it tastes the same as non kosher wine) and get top wine recommendations—all in one fun guide!
Party With Prosecco Now With These 3 Great Ideas!
Have a great party with these Prosecco drinks! Three fantastic suggestions for having fun with Prosecco. Try it with Limoncello or Orange Sorbet. A Bellini bar gives everyone options!!
10 fantastic and memorable wine country experiences in Sonoma County
LIVE THE DREAM!! Uncover the 10 best wine country experiences in Sonoma. Plan your ultimate Sonoma wine country adventure with this guide. Make some memories, or even just live vicariously. Fun all around.
2024 Best Updated Guide to buying kosher wine when you really know nothing about it
Updated guide to buying Kosher wine when you don’t know anything about it. There are loads of new choices and recommendations. No need to be intimidated. It tastes just like non Kosher wine. Know exactly what to look for if buying for someone who keeps kosher. Advice about buying wine for Passover, too.
What are the absolute Best Italian white wines that are not Pinot Grigio?
Great suggestions for Italian white wine that can be way more interesting than Pinot Grigio! Become familiar with the names of some of these wines. Explore and have fun!
Are there perfect wines to go with watching sports on television? Well, there should be!
Recommendations for the perfect wines to go with watching sports on TV. Make room for some fun and delicious choices to drink instead of beer.
Should Rosé be your absolute best go-to Valentine’s Day wine?
Should rosé wine be your choice for Valentine’s Day? Here is a fun wine guide for making that decision. Numerous rosé wines are also shown and informally compared. Have fun choosing wine whatever your decision.
One of the absolute best ways you can discover incredible wines!
Discovering wines you like one taste at a time. Either at a wine bar that has wines on tap (how great is that?) or wine flights with friends.
Last chance: Top 20 insanely delicious wines from the wine gallery
The top 20 wines that were in the wine gallery. They are all the best of the best. I also offer many tips on how to discover equally good wines. Find some to enjoy and savor.
Keep the wine easy drinking and inexpensive for your next big cookout!
Have a great time at your next big cookout. Keep the wine easy drinking and inexpensive. It’s all about the food and the people. Include wine though. I give suggestions and advice.
Two more insanely good value wines from Trader Joe’s and who recommended them
Come and learn about two fantastic wines from Trader Joe’s. Appreciate good advice at a wine store. If you can’t get that, follow my advice on how to be your own wine salesperson.
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.
Top 5 great value red wines that are not from Trader Joe’s
Read about 5 great value red wines that are not from Trader Joe’s. Choose a red from France or California or Italy and have fun.
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.
Perfect choices for what wine to drink when everyone else is drinking beer
The best choices for wine when it is an informal fun event where the beer is flowing, and fine wine is not called for at all. Fun times call for fun wines. Second in a series of what wine instead of beer.
Two great choices to have with spicy food that aren’t beer
What wine should you have for a football watching party when everyone else is drinking beer? First in a series.
Best wine drink to start the party off right that’s not champagne!
Here’s the best wine drink that is not champagne to fill the container and start the party off right!