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There are a few flaws in wine that are very apparent. Knowing some of these can help you navigate why you dislike a wine. Flaws are pretty universally disliked, but once in a while, someone will have an "acquired taste" for a particular fault. Take for example sour beer (no judgment here).

Should you be aging your wines? What wines should you be aging, and what wines shouldn't you be aging? What makes a red wine ageable? What makes white wine ageable? What is the answer to life, the universe, and everything? Find out on this ground-breaking, highly-informative blog.

Is there such a thing as "Healthy Wine?" Some brands out there may want you to believe that their wine contains the elixir of life, and drinking it is actually beneficial for your health. But can wine be healthy? No.

So, what is up with all of these "clean" and "healthy wines" that try to convince you otherwise? Are they full of it? 

Find out in this blog. (Spoiler: the answer is yes. We still hope you read this blog)

 

What if a wine were a tattoo? How does one visually explain a wine? Is it based strictly on the flavor profile? The history of the grape? Perhaps the style of the wine or the wine itself? It’s interesting to think about!

These days, shopping for wine has become more of a bargain hunt. In this blog, we will disclose some tips and tricks to find the best wine bargains. Then we will recommend a couple of killer value wines that you should pick up. Easy as that, let’s roll!

We forget that there is a whole world of cool and delicious wines out there, just in California alone...This blog will give you our recommendations for some unique wines from here in California you should sip on in 2022.

This blog will give you insider info...the secret on what separates a cheap wine and an expensive wine. We’ll help you decide how to determine the best option for your taste buds AND your bank account.

At Lucky Rock, we have had a…let’s say complicated relationship with wine ratings. Just let us rant a little..ok?

Picking holiday wines is easy. Basically, if the wines you pair don’t steal away from the food or conversation  then you have a winner. Listed here is a collection of wines we at Lucky Rock Wine Co have curated for any type of holiday chit chat.

In this blog we answer the question "what is sweet wine". It's that simple. Come along on this journey of discovery.

So, to clear things up a bit, here is a quick break down of the basic differences in grilling vs. barbecuing vs. smoking + Some pairings that will not fail you when you pick your technique. 

What makes Lucky Rock stand out in a sea of generic wine brands? Is there anything that makes us unique? Why should you, the consumer, even care?  We want to get real with ya...