Welcome to Wine Talk with Ellen!
Wherever you are in your wine adventures,
YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF:
you want to be part of a fun-loving community of wine fans
you want to enjoy wine, but don’t want to overanalyze
you want value whatever that means to you - it’s personal
you want to have a great time while discovering wines you really like and maybe even love
you are curious, and want to know something about wine you didn’t know before
Check out the ABOUT section if you want to be really sure.
This is a place where wine fans gather to enjoy wine without overthinking or overspending!
You don’t need to “know” wine.
A little knowledge goes a long way! You can get that right here!
WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE:
wines worth trying, especially insanely great values and unexpected finds
some fantastic practical wine knowledge to make you more confident with your wine choices
wine experiences including stories about wine regions, tastings, and adventures
suggestions for great wine parties and other relaxed events to compare and learn more about wine
WHAT YOU WON’T FIND HERE:
judgmental opinions about what wines you should or should not like
pages of complicated tasting notes that won’t help you decide what may be delicious for YOU
arbitrary wine scores and ratings that judge wines in a way you never would
NOW WHAT?
➡️HERE’S A GREAT PLACE TO START:
If you’d like a quick way to feel more confident choosing wine, start with the Ultimate Wine Guide. 8 mini guides! How great is this?!?!?
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Designed to help you compare and learn which wine styles you love
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Recent Posts
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!
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.
Why you should be in love with wines from Trader Joe’s (updated)
These wines are some of the reasons you should be in love with wines from Trader Joe’s. They are fun and delicious and the prices are incredible.