Courtney Schiessl
Courtney is a Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine writer, and consultant. She is most likely to be seen dreaming of her next international adventure over a glass of bubbly. @takeittocourt
Lovers of Big Reds Look To Alicante Bouschet
One of the few red grapes with red flesh, Alicante Bouschet is an oddity that makes big, juicy red wines.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine
Learn how much is in a case of wine, what it should cost, and how to put together a great mixed case.
The Hottest Champagne Region Right Now (Côte des Bar)
Somms are nerding out over sparklers from the off-beat Champagne region of Côte des Bar. And you should be too. Here’s your guide to the wines, regions, producers and soils of Champagne’s Aube.