What does vintage designate?
Vintage designates the year the grapes were harvested.

Why are some wineries moving to a screw top cap instead of a cork?
Many wineries are trying the screw top cork for 2 main reasons: Cork is limited in supply and expensive. On average, 1 bottle in 12 is flawed because of the cork. There can be bacteria that are in the cork that spoils the wine. The jury is still out on this issue; our recommendation is any wine that you are going to drink now is fine with a screw top. Until more research is complete, a cork may give you more security for a wine you want to cellar.

Why is wine decanted?
Wine is primarily decanted to allow the wine to breathe. As the wine interacts with oxygen it changes. This is especially true for an older or more expensive wine. The secondary reason is to remove any sediment that has collected in the bottle.

Can I ship wine?
Yes for more information regarding shipping go to customer service.

Will you deliver wine?
Yes for more information regarding deliveries go to customer service.

How much wine will I need for my dinner party?
We recommend 5 glasses of wine per bottle. Factor in the number of guests, the consumption rate, and how much "just in case I need it" and you will have a fairly accurate projection. The staff at Gibby's is happy to assist based on experience with this task.

Can I pick my own wine for a basket?
Yes...Gibby's staff would be happy to help you create a custom basket. Check out our Gift Baskets section.

What is a wine flight?
When you order a wine flight you will receive a 2 oz sampling of 3 – 5 wines that have a relationship. That relationship could be varietal, winemakers, winery, vintage, or appellation. This is a fabulous opportunity to compare and study, while having fun.

What is the buzz about Pinot Noir?
The easy answer is the movie "Sideways" propelled this lesser known varietal in front of many movie goers 3 years ago. The movie romanticized the grape and everyone wanted to share in Miles', one of the leading characters, experience. The more complex answer is Pinot Noir is a delicate, hard to grow grape that has been having an increase in production and exposure over the years. There are many loyal Pinot Noir fans that were on the wagon prior to the movie. The long term development of this varietal has also contributed to the skyrocketing sales.

What is terroir?
Terroir is a combination of soil, climate, macro climate, and orientation to the sun.

Other questions that we did not include?   Email us and we will get back with you as soon as possible.



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