Last week something was sparked within me as a read a recent article by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov. He noted that we all take for granted how food has the ability to affect us emotionally but that we often…
As I write this message today, I am coincidentally enjoying a glass of Pink Door, a one-of-a-kind rosé style wine that blends two whites and two reds. It's one of our Door County location's flagship wines, named for the beautiful Door County. While Pink Door…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/6SsBM69CWHQ We got together this week in the tasting room to talk about the way our tastebuds work. Shoot us a comment on youtube with your questions and thoughts!
Many in the wine industry, from wine writers to winemakers to sommeliers are often criticized for their very analytical, detailed, and even esoteric ways of talking about wine. For example, it is not uncommon to read a wine review or…
Welcome to Inspired Wine! I am kicking off 2020 with a commitment to connect with you, the friends and fans of Parallel 44 and Door 44. Every week I want to reach out to you to chat about wine and…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmLiSCvvnTM?rel=0&showinfo=0&theme=light The joy of a home wine tasting is that it can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Your personality and those of your friends and family will set the tone. Some may want to host a…
One of the most historically common pairings is wine and cheese. With Wisconsin being a prominent producer of each, we thought it was time to figure out exactly why these two pair so well together. Our owner, Maria, pursued the…
One of the most conversational topics about wine is how to actually taste it properly. Everyone has their own way, but here are five easy and universally accepted steps to help you better appreciate your next glass of wine. 1…
Have you joined the rosè craze? We're talking rosè wines, the hottest trend across the nation. From New York to Los Angeles, people are obsessed. And Wisconsin makes some of the most unparalleled varieties available. Here are the top 5…
When "Local" also means World-Class Nationally we have seen a great rise in the interest for all things “local." You see it from produce to restaurant menus to beverages. Among the reasons for this growing interest is the desire to…