Tuesday, July 16, 2013
DCanter Wine Boutique: Barracks Row, DC.
Prince of Petworth ran a post earlier today about a new wine and beer seller opening on Barracks Row, DCanter. (Love the name!) Judging by the photos, the shop carries a large selection of wine and beer. The shop will also host tastings and other events, which is fantastic for anyone who wants to learn more about wine and beer. (Like me!) As Borat would say, "I'm very excite!"
Friday, July 12, 2013
Wine Haul: Wine Insiders
Earlier this week, Groupon offered a deal for Wine Insiders. For $25, I received a voucher for $75 worth of merchandise from the online wine seller. I'd ordered from Wine Insiders once before and was so impressed with the wine selection and shipping that I couldn't pass this up.
In picking wines, I selected grape varieties with which I'm familiar and a few that are new to me. I wanted to make sure that I had a nice balance of reds and whites, and I didn't want to go too much over the $75.
I ordered my wine on Monday, and the package arrived this afternoon. Again, I'm very impressed with how quickly Wine Insiders got my order to me. I ended up with six bottles for a total cost of $25.94 (the cost of the Groupon plus the $0.94 I went over). Here's what arrived:
- 2011 El Portal Vineyard Select Red
- 2012 Sensual Malbec
- 2011 Lions Crest Syrah
- 2012 Edgewater Viognier
- 2012 La Petite Tour Classic White
- 2010 Tied Knot Trail Riesling
Reviews to come!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Vino Tech: Delectable Review
When it comes to wine, I know the types of wine that I enjoy, but I'm terrible at keeping track of specific bottles and wineries.
Last night, I went to Pulpo with a good friend from college, and we shared a delicious Paco Y Lola albariño. (Review to come!) No sooner than I lamented about how I wished there was an app to track which wines I've tasted did my friend tell me about Delectable Wine.
In a nutshell, Delectable is a social network for wine. You take a photo of the label and, throughmagic photo recognition, the app identifies the name of the wine, vintage, and wine maker.
If you don't have a photo of the label, wines can also be identified by simply writing down the relevant information and submitting the photo. Once your wine has been identified, you can add a rating (a very sad face to a very happy face) and notes about the bottle.
The app also allows users to connect with friends, share wines, and repurchase wines on your list.
The good: If you've used Instagram or a similar photo sharing app, this will be very easy to use. I'm very impressed with the accuracy of the wine identification (so far), and I do like the idea of see wines that my friends liked. The repurchase feature allows you to see the going price for a particular bottle for your area. I'm never overpaying for a bottle again!
The meh: This is a minor gripe, but I can't figure out a way to make my feed private to friends. I'm just reviewing wine, of course, but I always like to have control over what I share on the interwebs and with whom.
The bad: I'll see what happens when I have to update the app, but, so far, I'm very pleased with the app and excited to use it.
Last night, I went to Pulpo with a good friend from college, and we shared a delicious Paco Y Lola albariño. (Review to come!) No sooner than I lamented about how I wished there was an app to track which wines I've tasted did my friend tell me about Delectable Wine.
In a nutshell, Delectable is a social network for wine. You take a photo of the label and, through
If you don't have a photo of the label, wines can also be identified by simply writing down the relevant information and submitting the photo. Once your wine has been identified, you can add a rating (a very sad face to a very happy face) and notes about the bottle.
The app also allows users to connect with friends, share wines, and repurchase wines on your list.
The good: If you've used Instagram or a similar photo sharing app, this will be very easy to use. I'm very impressed with the accuracy of the wine identification (so far), and I do like the idea of see wines that my friends liked. The repurchase feature allows you to see the going price for a particular bottle for your area. I'm never overpaying for a bottle again!
The meh: This is a minor gripe, but I can't figure out a way to make my feed private to friends. I'm just reviewing wine, of course, but I always like to have control over what I share on the interwebs and with whom.
The bad: I'll see what happens when I have to update the app, but, so far, I'm very pleased with the app and excited to use it.
Welcome!
Hi there, and welcome to In Vino Veritas!
My name is Alisha, and I'm a 20-something living and working in Washington, D.C.
I started this blog in July 2013 to support my wine education. Frankly, when it comes to wine, I know what I like. Without paying attention to vintage or vintner, I'm most happy with a pinot gris, riesling, melbac, or chianti. I've been known to choose wines based on how much I like the bottle -- which, surprisingly, turns out well more than you'd think. But, I would love to become a more educated wine consumer.
Here, I'll share what I've learned about wine making, grape varieties, pairings, and wine service. I'll share interesting news and studies that, if read selectively, encourage drinking red wine like it's going out of style. I'll also share notes about my favorite wine and maybe even review places to enjoy a nice glass of wine wherever my travels take me. I have no formal training, but this could inspire me to register for a sommelier course -- which would be awesome!
A bit more about me: I'm a runner, and I'm starting to fall in love with cycling. I'm a history nerd. I love cooking for others. I play Guitar Hero better than I can actually play the guitar. I care deeply about education policy in the United States. I love research so much that I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in education policy. I know the lyrics to a good chunk of the Disney library. I love going on adventures -- especially when the adventure involves getting lost in a new city.
I hope you enjoy the site!
My name is Alisha, and I'm a 20-something living and working in Washington, D.C.
I started this blog in July 2013 to support my wine education. Frankly, when it comes to wine, I know what I like. Without paying attention to vintage or vintner, I'm most happy with a pinot gris, riesling, melbac, or chianti. I've been known to choose wines based on how much I like the bottle -- which, surprisingly, turns out well more than you'd think. But, I would love to become a more educated wine consumer.
Here, I'll share what I've learned about wine making, grape varieties, pairings, and wine service. I'll share interesting news and studies that, if read selectively, encourage drinking red wine like it's going out of style. I'll also share notes about my favorite wine and maybe even review places to enjoy a nice glass of wine wherever my travels take me. I have no formal training, but this could inspire me to register for a sommelier course -- which would be awesome!
A bit more about me: I'm a runner, and I'm starting to fall in love with cycling. I'm a history nerd. I love cooking for others. I play Guitar Hero better than I can actually play the guitar. I care deeply about education policy in the United States. I love research so much that I plan on pursuing a Ph.D. in education policy. I know the lyrics to a good chunk of the Disney library. I love going on adventures -- especially when the adventure involves getting lost in a new city.
I hope you enjoy the site!
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