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
No need to overthink. Just buy it, download it, print it and enjoy it!
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
Updated Spotlight On Bordeaux Wine: Overrated Or Insanely Good Value?
Bordeaux can cost $20. Bordeaux can cost thousands. Price and value are not the same thing. You may love the appeal of famous wines, or look for that delicious bottle you had in some cute café in a small town. I lay it all out for you without going down a rabbit hole too much. Links to YouTube videos part 1 and part 2 of this post. Enjoy!
Beyond fantastic Wine Experience! By the way, it's kosher!
Herzog Wine Cellars over delivers with delicious wine, insanely good food, and a great experience. Their kosher wines appeal to every kind of wine fan. Really eye-opening! Fun for all!
Finding Your Wine Joy In The Finger Lakes Right Now!
The Finger Lakes has a wine for every taste! From sweet to dry and everything in between, explore fantastic wineries that make this region a must-visit for wine fans—plus great quality, value, and spectacular views.
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.
Three of the absolute best hidden gem wineries in Sonoma Wine Country
Enjoy incredible wine tasting experiences in Sonoma County at these 3 hidden gems! Not to be missed wineries!
The absolutely best advice for planning great times in Sonoma Wine Country
Planning to go to Sonoma County Wine Country should be fun. There are so many great places to go! Here is great advice on how to plan the best trip to wine country.
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.
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.
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 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.