Be Better Guys

Do you ever wonder what they are really talking about on the back of those wine bottles?  Sometimes it sounds like a dessert recipe… or massage oil. Others remind me of an ad for men’s deodorant. You have to trust me that it isn’t code to describe wines.  In fact, those words are written to help you decide if you...

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It’s a simple fact: you have to know what you like before you can get it. As your personal sommelier, let me help you find out what you like (define your palate) so you can explore different wines with more keepers in the wine rack than losers.  We’ll go over the defining characteristics of wine that seem to make the biggest...

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Pink wines get a really bad rap and that's just not right. Maybe that gag reflex of yours is a hold-over from bad taste memories of sneaking glasses of your mom’s Cold Duck or White Zinfandel. Or maybe you think that having anything that can be described as “blush” in your glass just isn’t manly. You don't want to...

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Champagnes and sparkling wines get a bad rap for being snobby and pretentious (Be Better Guys thinks it's because the French invented it -- pretension is just part of the territory). In actuality, Champagnes and sparklings are not only great  to drink as a starter to the evening's festivities, but many complement a meal as good or better than any still wine could. Sparklings go down cool...

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Want some quick tips about white wine so you'll be ready when the weather gets warmer and you want something to cool you down?  Be Better Guys has some guidance for the guy who wants to learn the basics without getting bogged down in high-falutin winespeak.  While there are over 50 major white grape varietals, you’ll come in contact with...

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Most wine lists you’ll come across will feature the following grapes Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Choose wines that are relatively young and can match well with food or drink well on their own...
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Although we worked in restaurants and bars for years, we were still pretty intimidated by wine. As we got a bit older we wanted something to complement a meal that was richer than beer, but was a little gentler than straight bourbon, so wine became the obvious choice. We figured that to be a well-rounded guy appealing to women and our co-workers...

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