Italy is home to more than 350 officially recognized indigenous grape varieties, with more than another 1500 still to be recognized. It is a vast...
I recently took a day trip to San Diego to visit the vineyard of Los Pilares in Julian in San Diego County. I came home...
Gérard Bertrand is not just one of the most renowned winemakers in France - he’s a visionary in biodynamic winemaking and a global ambassador for...
Last year, I wrote about my first taste of western Sicily’s wine scene. It was a trip that took me from Palermo to Marsala and...
I’ve always been fascinated by white wines made from red grapes. They often capture the aromatics of their red counterparts, but with the texture and...
In my story the other day, I offered a look at Sicily’s dramatic landscape, its viticultural legacy, and the remarkable transformation of its wine industry....
With a plan to return to Sicily this May, I’m remembering my trip last spring. It was my second time to the island, but this...
When I first saw the bottle, I had never heard of the grape "Black Malvoisie". But in fact, Black Malvoisie is an old name for...
Behind every great wine is a great story. And some stories stretch back centuries. I recently had the extraordinary pleasure of dining with Marchese Anselmo...
You hear Beaujolais and odds are your mind goes straight to Nouveau. That pop of fresh Gamay released every November, racing to market as the...
Oh mon dieu Monduese! How have I not enjoyed you before? An under-the-radar red wine variety, it just recently hit my radar! So little is...
When it comes to a wine blend, the sum is greater than its parts. But what caught my eye were the parts of this wine....
Spring is here and I am coming up for air after having just completed the 2nd annual Festival of Forgotten Grapes. I spent most of...
There are hundreds upon hundreds of unique grape varieties. In California, 93% of what is planted, is planted to 9 primary grapes. More than 100...
Wine and food on their own are delightful, but when paired together, they can elevate each other in unexpected ways. A sip of wine can...
Studies suggest that 60-70% of consumers make their wine purchasing decisions based on the label. This means that the label's design, color, font, imagery, and...
March 25th is National Women and Wine Day and to celebrate, I am sharing the story I wrote for The Tasting Panel Magazine (May/June 2025)...
Forget any stereotypes you might have about New Zealand wines, especially about Sauvignon Blanc. Marisco Family Vineyards is proving that elegance, quality, and a true...
The annual Slow Wine Tour came to Los Angeles this past week. The Slow Wine Guide, which originated in Italy and also exists in the...
In the rolling hills of Piemonte’s Langhe region, nestled within the village of Barolo, stands G.D. Vajra di Aldo e Milena Vaira, an independent, family-run...