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Written by Rich Cook for Wine Review Online I believe there’s a clear distinction between those who casually enjoy wine without expending a lot of exploratory energy, on one hand, and wine lovers who energetically explore wine’s endless possibilities almost immediately after being “bitten by the bug.” To be clear, I certainly don’t look down my nose at those who just enjoy a glass of wine here and there. That’s more than just fine in my book. However, the distinction holds some importance, and after providing an example that points up differences between the “tribes,” I’ll highlight a festival that’s...

Published by WineandTravelwithDonna.com When you’re a new winer lover, you may find yourself ordering one of the common wines you see on restaurant menus or at wine bars, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir. You know you like them, they’re readily available, and familiarity helps you be more comfortable selecting which varietal to pair with your meal. It’s easy to stay in your comfort zone, which is okay if you’re happy with the regulars, but you’d be missing a lot of wonderful wines. Attending the Festival of Undiscovered Grapes, featuring many rare California wines, is an excellent way to...

Published by The Full Belly Blogger on Substack Having orbited the wine world for the past several years, I’ve become somewhat fluent in the grapes that make up some of my favorite wines. Before all the books, index cards, maps, and tests, though, my sheltered palate couldn’t tell the difference between a Rousanne and a Riesling, or a Cabernet from a Carignan. One of the great joys of being a student of wine, for me, isn’t the credential, but the expansion of a language and the development of a trained palate. Luckily, there are other, more inexpensive ways to get a...

Published by WineAlongThe101 The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes kicked off their third and best annual celebration yet in March, with hundreds of wine lovers looking to “Be Bold. Drink Different. Taste Original.”, the theme of the festival that is gaining steam and popularity....

Published by thesommpour.substack.com You walk into the Festival of Undiscovered Grapes and the first thing that hits you isn’t prestige — it’s range....

Published by Leonetti Living If you haven't heard of The Festival of Undiscovered Grapes, consider this your introduction to one of my favorite wine events in Los Angeles. I had the opportunity to attend this year's festival, held at the spacious Mica Studios in Downtown LA and I loved every minute....

Published by LAist And who needs cabernet sauvignon when you can try a sémillon or a nebbiolo from right here in California? The Festival of Forgotten Grapes celebrates California wines that sometimes get overlooked for their mass-appeal siblings. Do your best Paul Giamatti in Sideways impression, but don't you dare try to find a merlot....