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At Wine 100, we know that every bottle of wine has a story to tell, so we encourage you to open one and start 'reading' today. We welcome you and your neighborhood Book Club to our shop to gather, shop and discuss. Contact us at 919.285.4058 or email at info@wine100nc.com to make your plans. We are available for private events Sunday-Wednesday evenings.
Here's our attempt to review the fictional story of Spanish Tempranillo. Tempranillo offers so much value in every bottle, we highly recommend th...
At Wine 100, we know that every bottle of wine has a story to tell, so we encourage you to open one and start 'reading' today. We welcome you and your neighborhood Book Club to our shop to gather, shop and discuss. Contact us at 919.285.4058 or email at info@wine100nc.com to make your plans. We are available for private events Sunday-Wednesday evenings.
Here's our attempt to review the fictional story of Provence Rosé. It's sure to be a best seller!!!
Title: A Delicate Dance: The Provence Rosé E...
At Wine 100, we know that every bottle of wine has a story to tell, so we encourage you to open one and start 'reading' today. We welcome you and your neighborhood Book Club to our shop to gather, shop and discuss. Contact us at 919.285.4058 or email at info@wine100nc.com to make your plans. We are available for private events Sunday-Wednesday evenings.
Here's our attempt to review the fictional story of Sauvignon Blanc. It's sure to be a best seller!!!
Title: A Crisp and Refreshing Tale: The Sauv...
Paul Giamatti isn’t nearly as amused as fans think he will be when they send him over bottles of Merlot in restaurants. And, after two decades of hearing it—sometimes yelled in his face at great volume—the Sideways star could definitely do without people repeating the film’s iconic line to him. Giamatti isn’t even all that into wine, but Alexander Payne, the film’s director, says he couldn’t see anyone else in the role. In fact, according to Rex Pickett, the author of the novel that served as it...
The relationship between a grape grower and Pinot Noir may feel like a bit of unrequited love. The “heartbreak grape” has certainly earned its nickname. As a thin-skinned, early ripener, it thrives in cool climates. But as an early budder, it’s highly susceptible to spring frost. Give it too much heat, the berries will ripen too fast, knocking acid-sugar balance out of whack. In super sunny locales, those thin skins will sunburn. You get the idea.
But given the right environment, the care and att...
To drink or not to drink - that is the question facing many a wine lover when left with a bottle that’s been open on the counter for a few days. Unfortunately, like most things in life, the answer is complicated, depending on a number of factors that range from the style and quality of the wine to its level of tannins and more. The good news is that most wines remain palatable for longer than many anticipate. So, if you’re wondering how long is wine good after opening, we’ve put together a handy...
One of the best compliments that we have received during these early weeks of operation can be the hardest to define:
"I like the vibe." So what does that mean?
When we imagined Wine 100, we spent most of our time ruminating about 'the vibe'. We began by defining it as a place that we (Laura and I) would want to shop and hang out. That meant a unique wine and beer selection, filled with delicious options we had not yet sampled; it meant a neighborhood gathering place where you inevitably saw frien...
When your dreams come true, you don’t always recognize the significance in the moment. It takes the passage of time before you wake up, pinch yourself, and can confidently say, “Yeah, we did that.”
After a full calendar month of operating Wine 100 here in downtown Holly Springs, we’re finally grasping what’s been accomplished while keeping our eyes fully focused on what has yet to be done.
What’s been done:
- We’ve opened our doors to the community, and the early feedback has been extremely positive...
The Cult Napa Winery We Can’t Get Out of Our Head
In a quiet, forested pocket of the Napa Valley, Schramsberg makes Champagne-style wines that wowed us in 2023
BY KATE DINGWALL
December 7, 2023
Welcome to the The Spill Awards, celebrating the best in drinks for 2023. While you’re reading, please take a moment to subscribe to our spirited newsletter, The Spill.
I don’t remember when I fell in love with this wine. Maybe it was that first sip of bright, sparkling wine after a day of pulverizing my pal...