Studying wine, especially Italian wine, can be challenging. Puzzles, which require an eye for detail, as well as patience, are also a challenge. Combine the two and you get Water...
Why are the wines from the Rhone Valley so fascinating? There are several reasons, but one is the region’s diversity… in climate, terroir and varieties cultivated. In this episode, the...
A good wine has a sense of place. As I opened a bottle of Pinot Noir this week, I could almost taste the cool wind and fog from the Terra...
Known mostly as a blending partner in Champagne, Pinot Meunier is often an under the radar grape. But there are those who see this grape as more than a workhorse...
After spending the past week in Italy, I was reminded how much I love a good plate of pasta. If you have lived or traveled to Italy, you know that...
When we think “wine from Alsace,” I’m sure Riesling is the first variety that comes to mind. But there are so many Alsace wine choices to find and each is...
Spring is here! The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom, and nothing puts a smile on my face more than a pretty pink wine. Of course, we drink rosé...
When sipping a Pinot Noir, can you tell where it is from? I attended a blind wine tasting of Pinot Noirs at World of Pinot Noir where we tasting 10...
This past week has been a whirlwind of fun as I spent the week in Italy for L'Anteprima del Chiaretto di Bardolino. Chiaretto, which means "pale" in Italian, is the...
When we think of Provence, lavender fields, sunshine, art and rose wine come to mind. But there are many Provence rose styles to consider. In this episode, we’re going to...
Sauvignon Blanc is often described as having notes of lime, grapefruit, pineapple, gooseberry, and passion fruit, as well as with herbal notes such as lemongrass, bell pepper, and freshly cut...
For the April Issue of BIN Magazine, I had the pleasure to write the feature story about buzzbox® Premium Cocktails. Have you heard the buzz about buzzbox® Premium Cocktails? Using top...
2020 Ponga Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand, Winebow Imports...
2022 is the year of reunions and this past weekend was a reunion that many in the wine world have been eagerly anticipating! Hospice du Rhône was back in person!...
Bordeaux covers a large number of wine growing areas, differing in size and sometimes overlapping. They all lie within the wine region of Bordeaux, centered on the city of Bordeaux...
Alicante Bouschet is a big and bold wine. But despite its intense color and big aromatics, it is a high acid wine. This is what was such a pleasant and...
Falanghina, with its fresh floral, stone fruit, and almost notes, and Aglianico with its beautiful fruit and floral aromas and mouthfeel, are two Italian grapes I love drinking. Sannio DOP...
2018 Avivo Sangiovese River's Edge Vineyard, Mokelumne River AVA California...
Friday, April 22nd was Earth Day, but every day should Earth Day! So, in honor of Earth Day, I started growing herbs in a Spade to Fork organic home garden...