Introduction: Dealing with Red Wine Stains A spilled glass of red wine can turn a relaxing evening into a stressful moment. Whether it’s on your shirt, couch, or carpet, knowing the right red wine stain removal techniques can save your favorite items. This guide is here to walk you through how to remove red wine … Red Wine Stain Removal Techniques To Try Today
Introduction to Italian Wine When it comes to Italian red wine types, the key to understanding them is knowing where they come from. Like other European wines, the name of the place that it comes from is going to tell you all you need to know about a wine. Each region in the country grows … What You Need to Know About The Different Types of Italian Red Wine
Building a brand takes a special kind of forethought. As we looked at spaces around New York City to open Community, we also worked on what Community would look like. Before my time as a travel journalist and now as Director of Content at Community, I had a life in branding, working with agencies on … PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY – DESIGNER ANDREW MAXSON
A piece about all about tannins and what they add to your glass David has been reading some interesting books and is musing about the nature of wines. This is the first in a three part series on the major components of great wines, tannin, acid, and fruit. Today’s topic is tannins. Over the next … OH TANNIN BOMBS!
Will goes on a deep dive into the world of winemaking in Santa Barbara wine country with Chad Melville of shop-favorite Melville Winery. I recently spent some time in Santa Barbara’s wine country working on an article for Condé Nast which gave me the chance to connect with a few amazing winemakers that we love … An Interview With Chad Melville of Santa Barbara’s Melville Winery
Will goes on a deep dive into the world of winemaking and the lasting legacy of Alexander Payne’s 2004 film Sideways in Santa Barbara wine country with Dick Doré, Jenny Doré, and David Whitehair of Foxen Vineyards. I recently spent some time in Santa Barbara’s wine country working on an article for Condé Nast which … An Interview With Dick and Jenny Doré of Santa Barbara’s Foxen Vineyard & Winery
The “Uncategorizeable” Spirits of Empirical (Pictured above founder Lars Williams alongside GN Chan of the Lower East Side’s Double Chicken Please, who showcases Empirical’s The Plum, I Suppose in their famous Key Lime Pie cocktail) I’ve been fortunate enough in my writing career to come into contact with some incredibly interesting and passionate people. One … Empirical – The Most Interesting Spirits on Earth?
Our founder, David Weitzenhoffer, writes about why we went all in on an interactive experience at Community. When I decided I wanted to open a brick-and-mortar store in 2021, it drew a lot of raised eyebrows from friends and wine-industry colleagues. Online sales had soared the previous year and a half, and physical locations had … Interactive Shopping Experiences at Community Wine and Spirits: The Future of Retail
At Community, we organize our wines a little differently. Our compass, or guide post in the shop is body weight, and this is why… Community Wine & Spirits – Where It Started The origin of our body weight organization lies in David’s experience as a Sommelier and Wine Director for Lidia Bastianich’s celebrated restaurant, Felidia. … Wine Body Weight at Community Wine & Spirits
Tasting at Casa Dragones HQ in San Miguel de Allende during the World’s 50 Best Bars (North America) Celebration Recently, I was invited to attend the World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, an incredibly beautiful colonial town founded in the early 1500s. The streets of the city were swamped with … A Taste of San Miguel de Allende – Tasting Casa Dragones with Founder & CEO Bertha González Nieves
Making Wine Maps: An Interview With Remy Giannico Remy Giannico is a man in the wine world I’ve been delighted to get to know. Not only is he fun to be around, but he also sells some of the best wines on the market with Grand Cru Selections and spends his free time turning out … GET SOME PERSPECTIVE
Today we have a treat for you. Olivia, our cider buyer, has written up some quick notes about three of her favorites that we have in the shop. She came to us from the cider industry and we feel very lucky to have her and her expertise on the Community team. Read on to see … THE CIDERS HAVE LANDED
In the shop there’s a curious section that we are asked about all the time: M.Int. ”What is M.Int?” “Are these the wines that taste minty?” At Community Wine and Spirits “M.Int” stands for “minimal intervention” which is just a small part of sustainable winemaking. The saying “great wines are made in the vineyard” is … What is Mint? A Quick Guide to Minimal Intervention, Sustainability, Organics, and Biodynamics in Winemaking
Sciaccarelu is a red wine grape variety that is primarily grown on the Mediterranean island Corsica, where it is often referred to as “wild Pinot Noir.” This wine is known for its deep ruby color, high acidity, and flavors of dark berries, herbs, and spice. When it comes to pairing food with Sciaccarelu, there are … The Best Pairings for Corsica’s Hidden Gem: Sciaccarelu
During my time in the industry we have seen a significant increase in the use of alternative packaging for wine, such as cans, boxes, and various plastic bottles. While some may question the quality of wine packaged in these formats, we believe that alternative packaging has an important role to play in the wine industry. … The Importance of Alternative Packaging
This month we’ve been spending time on the Iberian Peninsula and have honed in on three of our favorites from the far north east of the country in a little region called Emporda. The Emporda region of Spain is producing some truly exceptional wines that are well worth seeking out. Whether you prefer red, white, … Staff Picks: Emporda Edicion
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most renowned grape varieties, and for good reason. It produces complex, full-bodied wines with intense flavors and aromas that are appreciated by wine lovers all over the globe. First, the grape variety itself: Cabernet Sauvignon is a thick-skinned grape with a high level of tannins, which contribute to … A Quick Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon
We love shopping for wine and spirits. It’s a big part of why we wanted to open a different kind of wine and spirits store. Finding the “best wine store in New York City” is a personal journey. And until we open our doors, there are some really great wine stores to explore with smart, … The Best Wine Shops in New York City
Argentina is an interesting place to drink wine. There’s an abundance of local productsthat run the gamut of grapes, styles, and price points, but protectionist laws mean thatimports are very, very rare. This is great for local winemakers who only want to sell theirwines at home (up to 75% of Argentine wine is consumed in the country) but bad forthose wishing … Where in the World : Will Visits Argentina
I recently spent a few days eating and drinking my way through Buenos Aires and Mendoza and came away with a few hot takes : For many, Argentine Malbec is a gateway drug to the world of wine. Most malbecs are easily understood, there’s damson plums and violets on the nose with dark fruit and supple tannins … Where in the World : Will Visits Argentina : Favorite Bottles
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