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Pinot Noir 101: Styles, Tasting Notes & Perfect Pairings in 2025

Jul 29th 2025

Pinot Noir 101: Styles, Tasting Notes & Perfect Pairings in 2025

We have all witnessed the Napa Cabernets hog the limelight, but Pinot Noir has something about it that is quite magical. It is the world traveling star, from Burgundy to Oregon, California to New Zealand, winning hearts with its grace and delicacy. In 2025, wine consumers are moving toward terroir-expressive, climate-sensitive Pinots: lighter, eart

Wine Glasses Demystified: Does Shape Really Affect Taste?

Jul 25th 2025

Wine Glasses Demystified: Does Shape Really Affect Taste?

Wine drinkers, let’s face it, we've all swirled a luscious red or crisp white in a glass before, and we haven’t been tasting just the wine; we’ve been watching the whole process. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, does the shape of the wine glass affect the taste of wine? We figured we would explore this long-standing deba

Vermentino: The Mediterranean White Wine Every Explorer Should Know

Jul 22nd 2025

Vermentino: The Mediterranean White Wine Every Explorer Should Know

You are relaxing on a sun-drenched terrace with a view of the sea. There is a plate of grilled octopus in front of you, and a chilled glass of something crisp, salty, and citrusy in your hand. That is Vermentino – the Mediterranean’s best-kept white wine secret.  Vermentino embodies coastal wine energy. It’s planted on breezy

Crémant vs. Champagne: Sparkling Wine Showdown for Smart Sippers

Jul 18th 2025

Crémant vs. Champagne: Sparkling Wine Showdown for Smart Sippers

You’re in the wine shop. You want something bubbly. You see, Champagne: classy, expensive, and prestigious. Then you see Crémant, beside it, for less money, and with a French label you don’t recognize. Same vibe, half the price. What’s going on here? Crémant and Champagne are both bubbly and elegant, but they come to

Coastal Influence: How Ocean Breezes Shape Wine Flavor Profiles

Jul 4th 2025

Coastal Influence: How Ocean Breezes Shape Wine Flavor Profiles

There's something special about being next to the ocean. The salty air on your skin, the cool breeze dissipating the morning fog, and the distant sound of crashing waves bring serenity to the silence. That oceanic charm isn't just in the air — it makes its way into the vineyards and creates what we know as coastal wine. The sea's rhythm influ

Travel Through Taste: A Virtual Wine Tour of Italy’s Lesser-Known Regions

Jul 1st 2025

Travel Through Taste: A Virtual Wine Tour of Italy’s Lesser-Known Regions

Italy has more than 20 official wine regions, each offering a different climate, grape varieties, and historical aspect. From the vineyards of Tuscany and Piedmont to the hills of Veneto, Italian wine regions have no trouble capturing the world's attention. However, we must also seek out a lesser-known and underexplored Italian wine experience, rea

Pop, Pour, Party: 10 American Wines That Belong at Your July 4 BBQ

Jun 26th 2025

Pop, Pour, Party: 10 American Wines That Belong at Your July 4 BBQ

Independence Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of freedom, family, and the joy of summer gatherings. Did you know that around 62% of Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with a barbecue or picnic with friends and family? So not only is this holiday a time to think about freedom, it is also a magnificent time t

Aged Wines 101: How to Choose, Store, and Savor Library Bottles

Jun 25th 2025

Aged Wines 101: How to Choose, Store, and Savor Library Bottles

You uncork a bottle of wine that has been resting for 20, 30, even 50 years, and as the cork pops, you aren’t just opening a “drink,” you are opening a time capsule. Aged wine is a sensory experience with history. That said, let’s dispel a common myth. Not all wines age magnificently. In fact, only a small percentage is desi

Cheese Boards & Bottle Picks: Pairing by Texture, Not Just Type

Jun 13th 2025

Cheese Boards & Bottle Picks: Pairing by Texture, Not Just Type

When most individuals consider wine and cheese pairing, they immediately gravitate towards flavor profiles or geographic overlap. But here's a little tip we've discovered at Woodland Hills Wine Company (WHWC): texture could be the hidden star of an excellent pairing. The sensation of the cheese in your mouth, smooth, crumbly, hard, or gloopy, can d

What Makes Cabernet Franc a Collector’s Secret Weapon?

Jun 10th 2025

What Makes Cabernet Franc a Collector’s Secret Weapon?

If you are like us, your wine rack is about more than storage, it's a narrative. There are stars like Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon that tend to hog the limelight, but there's one variety that's gaining admiration from collectors and sommeliers alike: Cabernet Franc. At Woodland Hills Wine Company (WHWC), we’ve seen a growing interest in

Wine Regions on the Rise: Where to Explore Beyond Napa and Bordeaux

Jun 6th 2025

Wine Regions on the Rise: Where to Explore Beyond Napa and Bordeaux

When we consider "iconic wine regions," the first thought that pops into our minds might be Napa Valley and Bordeaux. Their status as wine royalties is undisputed; Napa's Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux's blends are revered. As wine lovers eager to explore beyond the classics, we’ve discovered remarkable regions that blend innovation, deep-r

How to Pair Wine with Grilled Foods: Summer BBQ Edition

Jun 6th 2025

How to Pair Wine with Grilled Foods: Summer BBQ Edition

Summer isn’t just about warm weather, it’s about smoky flavors, outdoor gatherings, and unforgettable meals. This is a time to gather, connect, and celebrate the joys of life outdoors. And for most of us, grilling at a barbecue is central to that celebration. Historically, a cold beer has reigned as the go-to beverage at cookouts, but w

Sake and Wine: How to Pair the Two for a Unique Experience

May 30th 2025

Sake and Wine: How to Pair the Two for a Unique Experience

There’s something special about exploring new tastes, especially when tradition and innovation blend into something truly unique. That’s what we’ve discovered in pairing sake, the iconic Japanese drink, with wine. While both have rich histories and cultural roots, bringing them together opens up a new world of food pairing possibi

The Best Pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon

May 27th 2025

The Best Pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon always adds bold personality and richness to the party, whether it's a weekend backyard BBQ or carefully crafting the ultimate cheese board for wine night. Its firm tannins, dense structure, and complex blackcurrant, plum, and spice flavors make Cabernet Sauvignon our go-to red for food that’s rich, layered, and flavor-pack

Grenache or Garnacha: The Spice and Body of Red Wines

May 24th 2025

Grenache or Garnacha: The Spice and Body of Red Wines

Of red wines that seamlessly combine approachability and sophistication, Grenache or Garnacha, as it's historically known in Spain, is one of our favorites. Its fruitiness makes it immediately pleasing, but its depth of complexity brings us back for more. This unsung hero of many full-bodied wines and red blends brings warmth and brightness to ever