Kristen Lindbeck | Marczyk Fine WInes

About Kristen Lindbeck

Kristen has been in the wine industry for over a decade. She loves wine that tells a story & expresses people and place. She loves reading about all things beverage, following current industry trends & loves debunking wine myths. Kristen's favorite grape is Chenin Blanc because it's got great, curvy texture while retaining the most refreshing acidity. "Champagne is the one thing that gives me zest when I am tired." -Brigitte Bardot

What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!
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What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!

Education, Red, WAWDN - What Are We Drinking Now?, Wine

What are we drinking? Chillable Reds!

What is a Chillable Red? You may have recently noticed our chilled reds section in our cooler or seen a tag on a red wine in the shop that says, “Chill me!” For some, a chilled red reminds them of bad Italian restaurants where ALL the wine has been chilled to a flavorless level, and, for others, it may remind you of your friend who always takes her Cab with ice. We’re not here to judge anyone’s methods of enjoyment, but let us explain what WE imagine a “chillable red” to be and why it’s getting so much press [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-31T15:02:02+00:00 October 31st, 2024|

What is Pét-Nat?
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What is Pét-Nat?

Bubbly, Education, Natural Wines, Uncategorized, Wine

What is Pét-Nat?

BY KRISTEN LINDBECK While pét-nats seem to be all the rage for some, others are still on the fence, wondering what a pét-nat is and if they should care more about them and maybe jump on the pét-nat train, too. You are not lame or behind the times if you don't know what a pét-nat is, and it's okay if you've never had one. It's also okay if you don't (or think you don't) like them, but give us a chance today to explain them, defend them and define them a bit, and you might walk away from this [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:49:04+00:00 October 1st, 2024|

Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines
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Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines

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Indulge in the full-on character of natural wines

For those of you who read last week's wordy writeup on natural wine, we're back this week to share two of our natural-wine favorites. Both of these are in stock now, and if you'd like to know what other natural wines we carry, just ask! We have a range of styles, colors and tastes. KRISTEN'S PICK Ramon Jane Baudili Penedès, Spain Friends & Family: $19.99/bottle (Reg: $24.99) When You're Craving a Wild Wine... One of my favorite wines in the shop right now is the Ramon Jane Baudili out of Penedès, Spain, the home of Cava. This white blend [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:31:16+00:00 September 23rd, 2024|

What is Natural Wine?
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What is Natural Wine?

Education, Natural Wines, Wine

What is Natural Wine?

Many of you may have noticed how many buzzwords there are these days regarding the world of wine (specifically, natural wine), so we thought it might behoove us all to take a moment (or many) to delve into these words and phrases that have become so commonly used of late. Words/phrases like "natural," "organic," "biodynamic," "unfiltered," "low intervention," "pet nat," "chillable red," "skin contact," and "glu glu" are all terms you may have heard, but what do they mean? Like REALLY mean. When it comes to "natural" wine, there's no single clear definition that encompasses the term fully, so [...]

By Kristen Lindbeck| 2024-10-02T18:49:22+00:00 September 5th, 2024|