The Wine Life

UFOs in a Glass, a.k.a. Defining Natural Wine

No one has done it yet. Not really. No one has laid down the law on the true definition of natural wine. Even dipping into the conversation for a moment at the dinner table amongst the trade can cause an episode climaxing in broken bottles and blood.

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The Ridewith Rider

Ever hear of Van Halen's famous legal rider where they demanded a bowl of M&Ms with the brown ones removed? We thought we'd create one for our business! In the wine trade, we wineries send our sales guys and gals out into the world to work with our distribution partners. The suppliers (us) ride in the passenger seat of different wine reps' cars and go visit accounts. This is called a ridewith. After many years of sitting in passenger seats, we thought we better start making some rules!

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Rules at a Wine Festival

Want the secrets to acting like a pro at your next wine festival? (For those of you offended by our humor, we apologize in advance.) After many years of standing behind a table pouring wine at festivals, we've put together a list of a few things you may want to avoid next time you go to Aspen or Naples. As a further disclaimer, it goes without saying that we on Red Mountain can't survive and make our art without you, the consumer. So please, please, laugh with us on this one and don't be offended.

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Funniest Job Posting Ever...

Funniest job posting ever! Sorry, the position is filled... but you should probably still read it.

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Boo Walker's Journey to Hedges

Our salesman, Boo Walker (author of Red Mountain), wrote a fine piece on his discovery of Hedges and Washington wine. It's well worth your time.

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