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Sarah Mathias

Feb 195 min read

A Day in the Life of a Wine Sales Rep

Ever been interested in working in the wine industry? There’s so many different avenues, from being a Sommelier at a restaurant, to...

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Sarah Mathias

Jan 203 min read

My Favorite Wine Books

There’s nothing better than a good book whether you are cozying up at home or lying by a pool somewhere. If you have an interest in wine...

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Deciding on a Wine Certification Course (CMS vs. WSET vs. CSW)

Sarah Mathias

Jan 65 min read

Deciding on a Wine Certification Course (CMS vs. WSET vs. CSW)

Are you interested in learning more about wine and maybe even getting a certification? The three main options in the U.S. for wine...

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Natural Wine? Orange? Pét-Nat? Exploring New Wine Trends

Sarah Mathias

Apr 4, 20213 min read

Natural Wine? Orange? Pét-Nat? Exploring New Wine Trends

As a Wine Sales Representative in Hollywood, I often get asked these questions... "We only sell natural wines, what do you have in your...

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Grüner Veltliner - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Sarah Mathias

Jun 26, 20201 min read

Grüner Veltliner - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Join me as I talk about the highest planted grape in Austria, Grüner Veltliner! I will be discussing fun facts about the region, how to...

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Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Sarah Mathias

Jun 17, 20201 min read

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Hi there! Join me as I explore the Abruzzo region of Italy in this lovely high-tannin, high-acid red grape, Montepulciano! I will share...

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Austrian Zweigelt - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Sarah Mathias

Jun 11, 20201 min read

Austrian Zweigelt - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Hi friends! Join me as I explore the Austrian wine growing region with this lovely red Zweigelt! I will discuss fun facts about the wine...

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South African Chenin Blanc - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Sarah Mathias

Jun 3, 20201 min read

South African Chenin Blanc - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Hello fellow world travelers! Join me as we explore the region of South Africa, specifically Swartland, in this lovely "Kloof Street" Old...

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Barbera D'Asti - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Sarah Mathias

May 27, 20201 min read

Barbera D'Asti - Sippin' Around the World with Sarah

Hello and welcome to my second installment of sippin' around the world with Sarah! Today we will be exploring Piedmont, Italy, a region...

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German Riesling - Sippin' Around the World With Sarah

Sarah Mathias

May 20, 20201 min read

German Riesling - Sippin' Around the World With Sarah

Since we cannot physically travel right now, I am starting a series called "Sippin' Around the World with Sarah" so that you can travel...

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Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic, What's the difference?

Sarah Mathias

May 14, 20203 min read

Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic, What's the difference?

We've all heard these different terms when it comes to the food we eat, makeup we buy, clothing brands, and now it's listed on wine...

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Sarah Mathias

May 1, 20203 min read

What makes sweet wines... Sweet?!

Although sweet wine can sometimes get a bad rap, some of the most prized, expensive, and traditional wines of the world are made in a...

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Sarah Mathias

Apr 22, 20204 min read

De-Bunking the Top 5 Wine Myths

Every now and then I hear an interesting "fact" about wine that is simply not true. Time to de-mystify the top 5 wine myths 1. Myth:...

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Sarah Mathias

Apr 8, 20204 min read

How to read a Wine label

Have you ever found yourself in a wine store, surrounded by all this great wine, but you have no idea what is what? Wine labels can be...

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Sarah Mathias

Mar 31, 20202 min read

How to Store and Serve Wine

Although many of us might just open wine right up after buying it from the store, there might be a couple bottles that lie around the...

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Sarah Mathias

Mar 24, 20202 min read

How Climate affects Wine Style

Just from looking at where a wine is from, you can make a lot of good guesses as to what that wine might taste like! Climate has a huge...

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Sarah Mathias

Mar 23, 20202 min read

What you need to know about Champagne

Finding time to pop a bottle of bubbles and discover something to celebrate is paramount today with all the negativity that can surface...

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Sarah Mathias

Mar 19, 20201 min read

Four Steps to Wine Tasting

Sight, Smell, Taste, and Opinion! Four steps to wine tasting like a pro. Have fun taking time to enjoy and appreciate your wine more...

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Sarah Mathias

Mar 18, 20202 min read

Wine and Food Pairing Basics

While we are all at home making our lovely meals or ordering takeout, here's a few wine and food pairing basics if you are looking to...

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How to open Champagne and Wine like a Sommelier!

Sarah Mathias

Mar 17, 20201 min read

How to open Champagne and Wine like a Sommelier!

For those of you at home right now going through a couple bottles of wine or champagne, like me, when better to practice your opening...

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