There are so many wine regions to discover and the newest one for me is in the country of Liechtenstein. I was barely familiar with...
Just because summer is over does not mean drinking Rosé is over. I think Rosé can, and should, be drunk year round. So for dinner...
As a new generation takes over historic Italian wineries, there are more and more women in the lead. And at two iconic wineries in the...
Dichotomy is from the Greek word "dichotomia", which means “dividing in two.” So, to be dichotomous is to have more than one side. And, winemakers...
What wine region is only 27 miles from San Jose, 31 miles from Oakland, 40 miles from San Francisco, 100 miles from Monterey, and 125...
Do Wine Glass Matter? Yes, they do. The size and shape of the wine glass will affect your perception of the wine, which will, in...
"No one ever asks, what is old? They ask, what is new?" This is something Ed St. John of Pedroncelli Winery often says. He is...
Cerasuolo means "cherry red" in Italian. And when you look at a glass of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo you understand why it is aptly named. But is...
When you smell the beautiful aromatics of a Malvasia wine, you might think the wine will be sweet. But don't let the bouquet of honeysuckle,...
Italy is a popular travel destination and the most popular cities, such as Florence, Venice, and Rome, will be filled with tourists. If you are...
There are so many things we plan in life. But sometimes things happen by chance. And that chance is meant to be. That is what...
It is not Champagne; It is not Prosecco; It is not Cava. It IS a sparkling wine. It is the sparkling wine of the stars....
Ahhh, aromatic Viognier. How many of you have poured this in the glass? Once you discover some interesting facts about Viognier, you just might pour...
When you see a wine with the dominant blend of Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, and Nero d'Avola, you might assume it will be a big, opaque,...
Fall is officially here. And with the arrival of October, some people may call the month "Sober October" as they anticipate "Dry January". While I...
One of the items that got me through Covid was my Coravin Preservation Wine System. And I have been using it ever since. When I...
In the world of wine, Riesling is a noble grape variety and is beloved by many. However, some people may be quick to discount Riesling...
The thought of Tuscany conjures images of the rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves and the art and architecture of Florence, Sienna, and...
Grenache is a versatile grape; if anyone knows that, it is The Grenachista Casey Graybehl. After all, he started a label focusing exclusively on the...
Vinhos Verdes Restaurant Week 2024 (September 16-24, 2024) is bringing a taste of Portugal’s vibrant wine region to some of the top culinary destinations in...