<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Fisk Bier & Wine (White)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fisk Bier & Wine (White)]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:53:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Well, if We're Going to Have a Wine Club...]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are far more knowledgeable wine people out there than me. I'm not a sommelier. I'm not a wine critic. I'm just lucky enough to own Fisk Bier &#38; Wine in Galsburg, Illinois, with my husband, Sam, since August of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/well-if-we-re-going-to-have-a-wine-club</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d8580c84b746063027793</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:06:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_2849f64e2ca942f4a58f94097f5851c3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kelly Fisk</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoro Vera Rosado (Rosé)]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: Bodegas Juan Gil (Gil Family Estates) Pronunciation: Juan Gil = Hwan Heel Region: Jumilla, Spain Grape: Monastrell (called Mourvèdre in France) Why This Wine? If you've been reading these blog posts, you've probably figured out that my comfort zone has always been dry California Cabernet Sauvignon. Rosé is a much newer adventure for me. One of the biggest surprises this summer has been realizing that "rosé" doesn't really describe a style of wine at all. It's a massive...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/honoro-vera-rosado-ros%C3%A9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57a649a4777ca49cc31544</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:03:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_874e35b7aada484cae2831b656d4cb79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_778,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoro Vera Rioja]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: Bodegas Rosario Vera (Gil Family Estates) Pronunciation: Gil =  Heel (the "J" is pronounced like an English "H") Region: Rioja, Spain Grape: Tempranillo Vintage: Alcohol: Why This Wine? One of my favorite parts of opening Fisk has been learning from people who know more than I do. And sometimes that's not necessarily about the wines, but about the industry as a whole, trends, and other buyers in the area. We discovered Honoro Vera through our former RNDC wine...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/honoro-vera-rioja</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57971dd3b8076803ed55fa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:24:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_874e35b7aada484cae2831b656d4cb79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_778,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beronia Rioja Reserva]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: Bodegas Beronia Region: Rioja, Spain Winemaker: Beronia Winemaking Team Grape: Tempranillo (with small amounts of Graciano &#38; Mazuelo) Vintage: 2020 Alcohol: 14% Why This Wine? For years, I was perfectly happy drinking big California Cabernet Sauvignon. So when we started building Fisk's wine list before opening in August of 2025, I knew one of my biggest challenges would be figuring out where to begin with Old World wines. Rioja ended up being that starting point. The...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/beronia-rioja-reserva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a56b9465e603ccfb33027bb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:19:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_874e35b7aada484cae2831b656d4cb79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_778,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orin Swift - Bloodlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: Orin Swift Cellars Region: California Winemaker: Dave Phinney Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage: 2024 Alcohol: 14.9% Why This Wine? When Dom (our G&#38;M sales rep) tells us Orin Swift has a new release, we say "yes, please!" No hesitation. Dave Phinney has built a reputation for making bold, expressive wines with unforgettable labels, and Bloodlines is one of the newest additions to the Orin Swift portfolio. The moment I heard about it, I knew I wanted to see what he had...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/orin-swift-bloodlines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a5f73fa58f0a255d47413</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:46:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_fac49056535a412f94c8dc8e5cb825df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_676,h_988,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADVICE FROM JOHN ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: Orin Swift Cellars Region: California Winemaker: Dave Phinney Grapes: Merlot-led red blend Vintage: 2024 Alcohol: 14.9% Why This Wine? This one was an easy yes. When our friends at G&#38;M told us Orin Swift had a brand-new release, I didn't need much convincing. Thanks, Dom! I'm obviously an Orin Swift fan. Every bottle comes with a story, and this is a good one. The wine is called Advice From John. The label features the phrase: "You Had Me At Hell No" It's a photograph...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/advice-from-john</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42bda63c06bdad5426fe6a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_5baf264beaff48619432db10ce7c071d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_628,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc                Œil de Perdrix ]]></title><description><![CDATA[(pronounced uh-YUH duh pair-DREE) — French for "eye of the partridge." At a Glance Producer: Belle Glos (Wagner Family of Wine) Region: California Winemaker: Joe Wagner Grape: 100% pinot noir Vintage: 2024 Alcohol: 14.5% Why This Wine? This one actually started with two of our favorite regulars. Michelle, our very first Wine Club member, introduced us to Belle Glos through their Clark &#38; Telephone pinot noir. We were hooked. I'm sure this one will make an appearance for our wine club members...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/belle-glos-pinot-noir-blanc-%C5%93il-de-perdrix</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42b24b45fef714ad46bb79</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:42:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_40ad4fe92c114a52bdd66a836e8b09af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_422,h_948,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orin Swift Abstract]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: Orin Swift Cellars Region: California Winemaker: Dave Phinney Blend (2023): 49% petite sirah, 23% syrah, 21% grenache, 7% zinfandel Vintage: 2023 Alcohol: 15.3% What to Look For Abstract is exactly the kind of wine that makes Orin Swift fans smile. Look for ripe black plum, blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry layered with notes of Tahitian vanilla, leather and dried lavender. It's rich, concentrated and full-bodied with silky tannins and a long, generous finish. Pair...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/orin-swift-abstract</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a401b93d3770ea960ee4069</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:08:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_66d243177d124b2ba82ba0e5b9935855~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_408,h_846,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossBarn Pinot Noir]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a Glance Producer: CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Region: Sonoma Coast AVA, Sonoma County, California Winemaker: Paul Hobbs Grape: 100% Pinot Noir Vintage: 2022 Alcohol: 14.1% What to Look For CrossBarn is a cool-climate California Pinot Noir with aromas and flavors of black cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, and cranberry, layered with notes of rose petals, baking spice, and just a touch of forest floor. Bright acidity and fine-grained tannins keep the wine fresh and balanced, leading to a long,...]]></description><link>https://www.fiskbierandwine.com/post/crossbarn-pinot-noir</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a400a7ef69fbd60c76cb192</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:50:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b68402_874e35b7aada484cae2831b656d4cb79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_778,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>fiskdesigngroup</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>