Several readers have told me that they are confused by descriptive terms used to characterize wines. This week’s column will take you down the path of understanding, and developing, a wine glossary. Now you can dazzle each other with a
Read MoreThe wines of the Chianti region in Tuscany have had a fluctuating history of low esteem to high regard. During the Renaissance, with the support of the powerful Medici family, the wines produced south of Florence were highly regarded. This
Read MoreIn my last three columns, I’ve recounted our family trip to Tuscany. Several readers have asked about specific restaurants we especially enjoyed. This week I am presenting one restaurant we will be having exhilarating flashbacks about for a long time.
Read MoreIn this, the third installment of my family adventure in Tuscany, I present to you a backdrop on the wines offered at restaurants. Stay tuned next week for our adventures at our two favorite restaurants (in Tuscany, it’s difficult to
Read MoreIn last week’s column, I delved into our family’s immersive journey to Tuscany. My discourse was a broad overview, with my effusive virtual tour as a lens of the magic that is the natural beauty of the Tuscan landscape –
Read MoreIt was an idyllic setting – Tuscany. A few weeks ago, my family and I finally ventured on our COVID-delayed multi-generational vacation. My wife and I, our married children and their five children, headed to a villa we rented in
Read More“Hello, this is Mr. Tsitra Macs from The Fine and Rare Wine Investments Consortium. May I speak to Mr. or Mrs. B. Boomer?” “This is Mr. Boomer.” “Good evening, sir. I understand you are presently retired.” “Yes, I am; been
Read MoreI run into a personal wine dilemma every summer. As a general rule, I prefer red wine for my outdoor adventures, but wilting summer temperatures preclude me from enjoying my favorites from home or wine shop shelves. Most red wines
Read MoreThe food and beverages we consume have gone through revolutionary production processes and distribution channels in the last several decades. Before the globalization of our economy and the dominance of the corporate-industrial complex in the food chain, life seemed simpler.
Read MoreMore wines, from more wineries, from more regions have been introduced into the market in the last five years – and for the most part, they’re all palatable. Until recently, most of these wines were marketed through three traditional channels:
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