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 about 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?!?!?
The Wine Discovery Made Fun Store is OPEN.
➡️ Check out the fantastic and entertaining winetasting mats!
Designed to help you compare and learn which wine styles you love
Great for tastings at home, parties, or virtual wine nights
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There are dozens and dozens of posts on the blog! You can read the latest by just scrolling down. OR
➡️Check out the ARCHIVE and search for the topics you want!
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Cheers!
Recent Posts
The first of its kind March New Year’s Resolution for Wine
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Top 5 fun ways to Celebrate Global Drink Wine Day. It’s a real thing! Here are some great suggestions to make it friendly and fun.
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.
Here are the best New Year’s Resolutions for Wine for Dry January Followers
For Dry January followers. This is what you may have missed. 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.
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.
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!
Top 5 best reasons to go to Santa Barbara Wine Country (city version)
Santa Barbara has beautiful beaches and tasting rooms and great food. So many reasons to visit.
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.
These are the best places to go in Santa Barbara Wine Country
Visiting vineyards and tasting rooms in Los Olivos and surrounding areas are some of the best ways to enjoy Santa Barbara wine country.
Why you should be in love with wines from Trader Joe’s
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.
Why so much love and enthusiasm for Paso Robles?
There is so much to love and be enthusiastic about in Paso Robles. Great people and delicious wines.
Planning for Fun Times and Delicious Wines in Paso Robles
Lunch alongside the vineyard in Paso Robles. A guide to planning for fun and wine while traveling in wine country.
Wine Country Visits, when traffic intrudes
Planning and actually visiting wine country can be different. Enjoy whatever you see! Have fun meeting and talking to other wine lovers, too.
On the Road in Wine Country- Let’s Talk
An overwhelming amount of incredible wineries in the Central Coast, California! Prepare for a fantastic trip to find great wines and great food.
The best advice for planning great times in Wine Country!
Let’s talk about planning a trip to wine country. I am assuming that if you don’t live in an area that is surrounded by wineries and vineyards and great food to go with it, you want to visit one. Let’s start planning.
Formal Wine Education 101: Let’s Talk About it Now!
Wine learning can be fun—or seriously serious! 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. Decide why you want it, and where to get 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.