HOT NEW SINGLE VARIETALS: VERDEJO — YOUR NEW BARGAIN BEACH WHITE
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

HOT NEW SINGLE VARIETALS: VERDEJO — YOUR NEW BARGAIN BEACH WHITE

Verdejo is a perfect, value-driven option to Sauvignon Blanc - or Sauvvy-B. This inexpensive, age-worthy white that hails from Rueda, Spain should be your ultimate Beach Wine.

Because, let’s face it: with all that sand and sun, you want a crisp, refreshing white that’s not gonna burn a hole in your wallet. Amirite or amirite?

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THURSQUEEN WORLD TOUR: BEAUJOLAIS
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

THURSQUEEN WORLD TOUR: BEAUJOLAIS

Dollar for dollar, Bojo is one of the best values around! This lighter-bodied, versatile, goes-with-anything red should be your go-to wine this Summer!

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WHAT IN THE LIVING F$#K IS GLOU-GLOU WINE?
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

WHAT IN THE LIVING F$#K IS GLOU-GLOU WINE?

There’s a new wine term in town, “glou-glou.” And “glou-glou” wines are taking the world by storm. The ultimate summer wine, learn all about the glou movement.

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THURSTQUEEN WORLD TOUR: SWITZERLAND
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

THURSTQUEEN WORLD TOUR: SWITZERLAND

Switzerland is another fabulous hidden gem of a wine region you should absolutely know about. In fact, a lot of the wines from here are so darn good, very few get exported to the US because folks over there are perfectly happy drinking them up themselves. If you love Burgundy, Beaujolais, and crisp refreshing white wines — this is a post for you to read.

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FRESHLY PICKED: THURSTQUEEN SHARES 4 UNIQUE WHITE WINES TO TRY SPRING OF 2022 (THAT AREN'T SAUVVY B)
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

FRESHLY PICKED: THURSTQUEEN SHARES 4 UNIQUE WHITE WINES TO TRY SPRING OF 2022 (THAT AREN'T SAUVVY B)

For me, Spring is always about crisp, mineral-driven whites wines. Sure, I love me a good glass of Sauvignon Blanc with the best of ‘em, but sometimes I want to try something a little different. And you should too! There are so many great, affordable, refreshing white wines from all over the world.

Check out the lates post featuring 4 unique wines I worked with as a broker that are a phenomenal value.

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THURSQUEEN WORLD TOUR: ARMENIA
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

THURSQUEEN WORLD TOUR: ARMENIA

Armenia is a hidden gem of a wine region. It has about as ancient of a history as it comes, and produces some truly phenomenal value wines. Check out this article to learn all about this truly special place.

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NATTY BY NATURE:  SO WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NATURAL WINE?
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

NATTY BY NATURE: SO WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NATURAL WINE?

Natural Wine is mainstream now. It’s no longer relegated to facial tattoo sporting, Birkenstock-wearing hipsters named Kye, Ghost, or Rowan. Natural wine is for the people, now. But what the heck is natural wine, anyway?

It seems like natural - or if you want to use the proper lingo and be all offish, “natty” wines are popping up everywhere. But what’s the deal? What does that even mean? Aren’t all wines considered, “natural?”

WRONG!

Thurstqueen takes you on a deep dive of all things natty wine, why it’s important, and gives you some things to consider the next time you purchase a bottle of wine.

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THURSTQUEEN WORLD TOUR: JURA
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

THURSTQUEEN WORLD TOUR: JURA

Jura is a haven for those looking to build a fledgling wine cellar. If hunting for rare, unicorn wines that are bound to appreciate in value over the years is your thing, look no further than this pocket-sized region tucked between France and Switzerland.

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MARCH MADNESS - WINES FOR BEER DRINKERS
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

MARCH MADNESS - WINES FOR BEER DRINKERS

I wanted to do a post for all my beer drinkers out there. I absolutely LOVE beer and it makes me so sad I can’t have it anymore due to intolerances and all the fun that comes with getting old.

Back in my beer drinking days, I knew a lot of folks who drank beer on the reg and would ask me what kind of wines they would like based on the beers they typically enjoyed.

If you’re a beer drinker, check out this article for some helpful tips on what wines to try the next time you want to shake things up.

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HOT NEW SINGLE VARIETALS: SEMILLON
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

HOT NEW SINGLE VARIETALS: SEMILLON

Move over Sauvvy-B, there’s a cool new white grape in town. This honeyed, lemony, etherial grape screams spring. Click this post to learn all about Semillon, where it grows, and what foods to pair it with.

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THE 5 MOST COMMON WINE APPELLATIONS YOU WILL SEE AND HOW THEY HELP YOU DRINK BETTER WINE
Cynthia Mersten Cynthia Mersten

THE 5 MOST COMMON WINE APPELLATIONS YOU WILL SEE AND HOW THEY HELP YOU DRINK BETTER WINE

I’ve often said that wine is a form of travel in a glass. You can find wineries pretty much all over the world, and when you purchase a bottle of wine it’s a way to get a “taste” of what that country may be like.

If you’ve been drinking a lot of wine, you’ll probably notice that every wine label from every country looks different. And at the bottom of each label - or on the back - you’ll see a series of letters. These letters represent the country’s unique wine appellations.

Check out this comprehensive guide that demystifies the most common wine appellations and will help you level up your wine game.

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