Steve-O's 2020 Wine Gifting Guide
In need of a last-minute gift? Here's your go-to guide for all of your friends and family.
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Steve Muelken
My goal is to use what I've learned through study, travels, and tastings to provide you with an engaging experience that is both educational and fun. Whether you prefer your wines red, white or pink, I'd love to create an experience that will expose you to something new that you'll love.
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Blog
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 4 min
When in Barcelona...Visit Priorat
I recently took a vacation to Spain. Technically, it was supposed to be a vacation, but with the amount of miles covered, the frequent...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
Bethel Heights Vineyard - Pinot Noir, Professional Pourers, and Pretty Panoramas
My trip to Bethel Heights Vineyard was an unplanned, but pleasant, surprise. If you're coming from Portland, it can be easy to stop at...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
The Community of Wine
I didn't have a glass of wine until I was 30. Well, maybe I did, but it was probably bad wedding wine that I choked down because it was...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
Brick Barn Wine Estate - White Wine Time
The Santa Ynez Valley: a beautiful wine region close enough to Los Angeles that I can actually make the trek up several times a year to...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 3 min
Brave & Maiden Estate - Destined for Success
Variety is the spice of life; at least when it comes to wine. So as I planned my latest trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, I searched for...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 4 min
Brunello, Keep it Old-School!
Tuscany. What does this word bring to mind for you? Pizza? Pasta? A cheesy Diane Lane movie? I had the pleasure of visiting Tuscany...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 2 min
Just Say "NO!" to Beaujolais Nouveau
It's crazy how time flies, but we are actually just a few weeks off from the start of the holiday season: Thanksgiving! There are many...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 3 min
Juuuuust Right! Why to Serve Wine at the Optimal Temperature
We've all been there. You're out at a moderately-priced local restaurant perusing the wine list. It's a warm evening, and you're even...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2019
- 5 min
The Vivino Wine Scanning App - A Handy Tool but Proceed With Caution
For those of you who don't know, my "day job" is in Finance. I analyze numbers for a living, so an app that lets me analyze wines is...
Steve Muelken
- Jan 17, 2019
- 3 min
How to Drink Wine at Restaurants on the Cheap
Drinking wine at restaurants can be a tricky (and often expensive) experience. Alcohol can contribute heavily to a restaurant's...
Steve Muelken
- Aug 12, 2018
- 2 min
Podere Le Ripi - Excellence in Montalcino
If you've ever been to Europe, you've seen shops carry espresso from the Illy family, which is known for excellent coffee. In 1997,...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 28, 2018
- 1 min
Calcareous Vineyard - A Winery With a View
Calcareous Vineyard is tucked away in the hills of Paso Robles, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The name of the winery...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 23, 2018
- 2 min
Victor Hugo - Not Just a French Novelist Anymore!
This weekend in Paso Robles, I got the opportunity to meet Victor Hugo! Well, not that Victor Hugo of Les Miserable fame, but Victor...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 19, 2018
- 2 min
Domaine Drouhin Oregon, a little bit of Burgundy in the Willamette Valley
On my latest visit to the Willamette Valley, I made it a point to swing by Domaine Drouhin, a producer entrenched in wine history. ...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 14, 2018
- 1 min
"It makes cheap wine taste good!" The Aervana One-Touch Luxury Wine Aerator
The Aervana Wine Aerator is an amazing gadget that I stumbled upon not too long ago, that I believe can really change the tasting...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 8, 2018
- 2 min
Boscarelli in Montepulciano: It's the Place, Not the Grape!
On a recent trip to Tuscany, I ventured south from Chianti to explore two of the most prestigious wine regions in area, Montalcino, and...
Steve Muelken
- Jul 1, 2018
- 2 min
Lincourt Vineyards: Big Winery Backing in a Little Yellow House
Lincourt Vineyards is a delightful winery just outside of Solvang, CA making high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is one of the...
Steve Muelken
- Jun 24, 2018
- 2 min
Pence Vineyards & Winery: A Class Above
I've been to Pence Vineyards & Winery a few times now, and I can honestly say they are producing some of the best wines in the Central...
Steve Muelken
- Jun 16, 2018
- 2 min
Grassini Family Vineyards: An Undiscovered Gem Among the Horses
On my most recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, just north of Santa Barbara, I set up a tasting appointment at Grassini Family...
Steve Muelken
- Jun 9, 2018
- 1 min
I don't normally pop Champagne, but when I do...
No celebration is complete without sabering open a bottle of Champagne. The Sciabola del Sommelier Champagne Sabre sports a brilliantly...