LA is an industry town, and people who work in the Entertainment Biz are always looking for new spots to hit up for drinks.

By request from folks working in showbiz looking for good spots in LA to get their drink on.

If you’re all about white wines and big, robust reds, you’ve gotta check out the French wine region of the Savoie. Located within the French Alps, the Savoie is home to some of the most crisp, refreshing and high acid whites around.

Geeks run the world now, and this is largely due to technology.

But what about the grape world?

Cabernet Sauvignon is still king, and it seems like geekier grapes still get the short end of the stick. Check out this list of some “esoteric” red grapes worth getting to know a bit better so you can expand your wine horizons - and save some cash.

Biodynamic farming is one of the more hotly contested topics of debate within the wine world. Some folks view it as the be-all and end-all, others view it as astrology for wine. Which is it? Click the link to learn more.

If you want to talk about value, Chile is a hidden gem. This cool climate region with high-altitude vineyards is bringing some SERIOUS AF wines to the table. Save your money on those expensive Cali Pinot Noirs, and start hitting up this region south of the equator.

We’ve now entered the dog days of summer. Check out these wine and BBQ pairings to keep you going all grilling season long!

WTF are coferments? Peep this post and find out about the “trend” that’s always been.

Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, Tasmania - what do all these places have in common? They’re all islands and they all make incredible wine.

Island Wines are definitely having a moment in the wine world, and are perfect for warm weather sipping. Don’t miss this post and learn about these hidden regions that are making some major waves in the wine world.

Is your wanderlust kicking in yet?

When I worked my last Wine Gig, people were talking about how 2023 is going to be the year of big, bold reds. And honestly? I think they were right.

For many, Summer is white and pink wine season. But if you’re a tried and true red drinker, you know how hard it is to switch teams. Peep this post featuring five Summer-friendly red wines to bust out during your next chill or grill sesh.

Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, Tasmania - what do all these places have in common? They’re all islands and they all make incredible wine.

Island Wines are definitely having a moment in the wine world, and are perfect for warm weather sipping. Don’t miss this post and learn about these hidden regions that are making some major waves in the wine world.

Is your wanderlust kicking in yet?

Carignan - or Cariñena in Spain - is one of those low key, hidden gem grapes that Cabernet enthusiasts will find themselves crushing hardcore on. And the best part? That shit is pretty darn affordable. Learn all about this smoky, spicy red in this post!

It’s Gemini Szn, bitches - aka my birthday month. Happy birthday to me, I knowwwww. Anyway, Gems are a pretty polarizing bunch. People either love us or hate us. And honestly? That’s probably the exactly how people feel about some of the grapes in this post.

This Thurstqueen post dives into the 4 most polarizing grapes in the wine world — you’ll either love ‘em or hate ‘em.

Pipeño is about to have a major moment in So Cal. Get ahead of the trend and bring a bottle of this beachy AF red that channels major strawberry vibes.

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and after trying the red wines in the Lone Star State? I definitely would agree. Peep this post to learn more about Texas wine!

Once relegated to “oyster wine” (as if that was a bad thing) Muscadet is an often overlooked wine from the Loire Valley that any and all high acid white lovers should know about. Peep this post to learn all about it!

For bargain conscious decadent betches and wine connoisseurs alike — Cava is a sparkling wine that hits different. Learn all about it in Thurstqueen’s latest post!

No basic bitch juice here. Check out Thurstqueen’s 4 favorite esoteric grapes that make delicious AF rosé!

Rias Baixas’ white, flowery grape tastes like getting slapped with a wave at the beach - in the best possible way. Click the link to read more!

By popular demand. Check out Thurstqueen’s version of Sake 101, and learn all about how this popular beverage is made, the different types of Sake, and how to serve them. Kampai!

Springtime = Salad Season.

Maybe your salad tells great jokes, like the one this woman is eating. Or maybe she’s just laughing because she’s had a glass of Pineau d’Aunis.

What is Pineau d’Aunis, you ask? Pineau d’ Aunis is a savory wine lover’s dream and is the ultimate veggie wine. If you like a little spice, freshness, and love chillable reds - learn everything about this rising star grape from the Loire Valley.