Living by Osmosis

Cork versus Screw Cap. What's Right?
When it comes to how a bottle of wine is closed, “You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover.” For many a cork signifies quality but its counter, the screw cap, seals wines of equal integrity. There’s a romanticism associated...
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Empanadas, The Ultimate Argentine Snack Food!
Almost every country has a signature pastry filled with meats, cheeses, or vegetables. Poland has Pierogies’; England, Pasties; India, Samosas.  We have a preference for the Argentine Empanada.  Tracing its origins back to 16th century Spain, the empanada is believed...
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Creating a Beautiful and Delicious Cheese Board
Cheese boards are an elegant centerpiece, or accoutrement, to any table. The right combination of shapes, sizes, textures and colors grabs the attention of your guests and invites them to gather around. There’s an art to it that starts with...
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Falling for Pumpkins!
The weather is crisp, the sky is bright and pumpkins are everywhere!  Fall is here and that means its finally pumpkin season!  Who doesn’t love these bright orange globes that are synonymous with autumn?  Pumpkins are not only decorative, but...
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Choosing The Right Size Wine Glass
There is really a science to deciding which wine glass to use for your wine! With so many shapes and sizes, how do you know which is right for the wine you’re drinking?  And does it really influence the wine? ...
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Perfect Pairings for Sauvignon Blanc!
The right combination of food and wine can make a great wine taste even better, creating a synergy between the flavors, while a mismatched pairing can make both taste off.  Though choosing a pairing can seem intimidating and you may...
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The Importance of Terroir
What does it mean when someone refers to a wine’s terroir?  Winemakers often credit the terroir as what makes their wines different, special.  They also feel it’s the most important part in their winemaking process!  In the broadest sense the...
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How to Know if Your Wine is Truly Sustainable
As winemakers at Osmosis, we feel that it is important to respect what the earth has given us and protect it for future generations. Sustainable wine growing is a comprehensive set of practices that are are environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable.
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Easy Healthy Summer Salads
Summer means fresh from-the-farm produce, best eaten simply to savor their ripe flavors. It's also a time when we want to eat lighter and get outside more.
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How Wine fits into the Low-Carb Lifestyle
Many of us are looking to reduce our daily intake of carbohydrates in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
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