IT'S WARMING UP OUT THERE: 4 BBQ-FRIENDLY RED WINES FOR BRINGING THE HEAT TO YOUR NEXT SUMMER COOKOUT
Planning a cookout? Getting your grill on? Check out the latest Thurstqueen post featuring 4 BBQ-friendly reds you can dip into this Summer!
BUST OUT YOUR BUCKET HAT, BETCHES! BUY THESE 3 EASY BREEZY BUDGET WINES TO CHANNEL YOUR INNER COASTAL GRANDMOTHER THIS SUMMER
The Coastal Grandmother TikTok trend is something any member of the Thurstfam can get behind - regardless of budget, age, proximity to the ocean, or gender. Check out all these easy breezy wines for a laid back, ultra cool Summer.
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?
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!
WRITTEN IN THE STARS: THURSTQUEEN REVEALS THE PERFECT WINE FOR YOUR ZODIAC SIGN
Hey Thurstqueen, what’s your sign? Read this article to learn all about the perfect wine for your astrology sign.
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.
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.
THURSTQUEEN PRESENTS: WINE SPEAK EXPLAINED PT DEUX
Let’s brush up on that wine lingo of ours, Thurstqueen!
MAMA NEEDS A GLASS OF WINE: THURSTQUEEN SHARES 5 NEW WINE AND BREAKFAST PAIRINGS TO LEVEL UP YOUR GAME DURING MOTHER'S DAY 2022 (OR YOUR NEXT WEEKEND BRUNCH)
Celebrate Mom by taking her to brunch and giving her some delicious ideas for wine pairings.
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.
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.
GANJA BABE: 5 FUN WINE & SNACK PAIRINGS TO HELP LEVEL UP YOUR 4/20 EXPERIENCE
Happy 4/20 Thurstqueens! Since we’re all adults here, let’s class up our celebratory shenanigans with some wine and snack pairings after celebrating this special holiday.
LET’S TALK CHENIN BLANC - THE WONDER WOMAN OF WHITE WINES
Chenin Blanc is the Wonder Woman of grapes. Praised for its versatility and ability to make pretty much any type of white wine, it’s time we paid more attention to this underrated varietal.
POST MALONE’S ROSÉ DOESN’T SUCK - IT’S JUST WAY OVERPRICED (A BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW)
Post Malone makes Rosé. He’s on his 2nd Vintage. Click the link to read more about this rapping cowboy with a face tattoo’s Rosé, Maison No9.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHAMPAGNE PAPI: 5 FUN FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SPARKLING BEVERAGE (THAT DON’T INVOLVE DRAKE)
Champagne is iconic af. Learn everything you need to know about the ultimate bubbly beverage so you can break the ice the next time bottles be popping at a shindig.
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.