Wine Labeling
A sparkling wine can only have this name if it is produced in northern France
Champagne
Sommeliers often prefer this style of opener for its portability and control, featuring a hinged fulcrum for leverage
Waiter's Corkscrew/ Wine Key
Liters in a FULL CASK
228 Liters
From Massachusetts, this is the most planted grape in New York, but is primarily not used for winemaking
Concord
Founded his Napa Valley winery in 1966, elevating California wine
Robert Mondavi
Labels may suggest a wine is made without chemicals, but in reality all wines contain at least a small amount of this natural preservative.
Sulfites
Common preservation methods rely on argon gas, which is chosen specifically because of this key characteristic compared to oxygen
Weight
The month and year of the first Secret Cellar release.
July 2020
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
This former Communist country’s region of Tokay has continuously produced wines since the early 16th century
Hungary
Organized the 1976 Judgment of Paris, boosting California wine reputation
Steven Spurrier
Typically made via tank method, a sparkling wine with this name comes from Veneto, Italy
Prosecco
This fault can occur if a cork dries out during improper storage, allowing oxygen into the bottle over time
Oxidation
The number of wines inside the menu as of May 2026
64 wines
This state was Merlot's first U.S. home before consumer popularity soared in the 1990s
California
She is a musician and graphic designer gone wine geek, who now runs Wine Folly, one of the most educational wine resources on the web
Madeline Puckette
This wine must be made in Tuscany and consist of 70% Sangiovese
Chianti
After decades of aging, this structural change in natural cork increases the risk of breakage during extraction due to loss of this property
Elasticity
The date the Wine Club signed the InVINtions Declaration of Independence
May 17th, 2014
These Spanish red wines are made primarily from Tempranillo and Grenache blends
Rioja
The first person to pass all three parts of the Master Sommelier examination on the first attempt and co-founder of the Court of Master Sommeliers in America
Fred Dame
This phrase sounds like a guarantee of superior quality, but is largely unregulated and often just marketing in the US
Reserve
The French–named tool is specifically designed to extract compromised corks by gripping them from the sides rather than piercing them
Ah-So
The inspiration for the name InVINtions
Marcus' Dream
Known as the ”Land of Tannat”, this small South American nation offers artisanal, sustainable wines, often influenced by Atlantic breezes
Uruguay
The two staff members who have their Sommelier pin
Mackenzie and Abby