Wine Education (and consulting!) for Nerds & Newbies.

 

Teachers’s Pet Nat —

Connecting science, culture, and enjoyment of wine with an accessible approach, rooted in justice.

Now offering consulting services for restaurants, bars, and tasting rooms.

Check out the wonderful article about Teacher’s Pet Nat at c-ville.com/wine-school. Thanks to Shea Gibbs for the words and Eze Amos for the photo.

 

 

Teacher’s Pet Nat is a project aimed at bringing wine education to everyone. Check out my content, collaborations, and opportunities for private events and consulting.

There are so many kinds of wine stoppers out there! From agglomerated corks to screw caps, all have pros and cons. Take a look at your next bottle and see what the stopper can tell you. 🍾 #wine #wineeducation #cork #virginiawine #winescience #winel
How My Cat Sees Me. Any guesses what kind of wine I'm drinking in this photo? The color is out of this world! #teacherspetnat
Thank you, hybrids, for saving wine as we know it! 🍇🌿 If you're like me, you may be shocked to learn how many of the grapes we grow in Virginia are actually hybrids!! This just proves the creativity and resilience of the wine industry, as well the
Continuing on the sugar high from last post...let's learn about Chapitalization! A big word for a simple process. 🧑‍🔬 sugar + yeast = alcohol More sugar, more alcohol! Had you heard of chapitalization? What do you think? #wine #wineeducatio
Don't knock 'em til you've tried 'em all! Sweet wine is varied, exciting, and popular. 🍬 Sweet wine is made in a variety of ways, from fan-favorite botrytis, to post-fermentation blending. #wine #wineeducation #sweetwine #virginiawine #winelover #
Mom & Kylie Winery Day 🥂🌱🌧️ We narrowly avoided the rain and enjoyed some Early Mountain 2019 Pur (Chardonnay & Pinot Gris) with an Abundance Board from @plentycville. Finishing the bottle on my porch watching the rain wash away the last
As wineries begin to offer in-person tastings again, it's important to know the best practices for having a great time! What's your best tip on tasting behavior? #wine #wineeducation #winelover #virginiawine #wineetiquette #winery #teacherspetnat
WINE TERMS YOU THINK YOU SHOULD KNOW AND ARE TOO AFRAID TO ASK Next up: Cooperage!! The term cooperage comes from the word for the craftsperson who makes barrels- you guessed it- a cooper! The various containers wine is aged in can vastly impact t
In honor of this week's tasting lineup at @theworkshop_cville, featuring the Fluture wines from @chrysalisvineyards, let's learn about Piquette! Bon Appétit has dubbed this spritzy, low ABV style as "White Claw for Wine Drinkers."

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