Author: Nick Antonaccio

Wine, as a living, breathing organism, responds and reacts to its environment. Not only in the vineyard (microclimate, proximity to a body of water, sun exposure) but just as importantly, the environment in which it is ultimately consumed. I have

Every once in a while, a seemingly obscure news clip inspires me as a theme for a wine column. On the occasion of the 290th anniversary of the birth of George Washington, I’ve decided to reprise a column I penned

It was in the spirit of the upcoming Presidents’ weekend – and in my insatiable search to relate events around me to a wine-centricity – that I penned this week’s column. Seeking references to any imbibing habits by our first

This weekend we celebrate two uniquely American traditions, both on the same day. On Sunday, we will gather with friends and family to be entertained by the most-watched sports event of the year, Super Bowl LVI. The second? A feast

I just emptied the dishwasher this morning and started storing the wine glasses. I began to ponder, once again, as I have in earlier columns, the difference in the sizes and shapes of the glasses. Do the characteristics of a

There are a number of issues to consider when purchasing and opening a bottle of wine. Foremost is what wine to purchase that is drinkable within my timetable for consumption? There are several decision points I consider. If I’m purchasing

If you’ve traveled to Western Europe and enjoyed a particular wine along the way, you may have had an experience similar to one I’ve had several times. In preparation for a planned trip to Tuscany this summer (with all of

By Nick Antonaccio The consumer movement toward being one with nature has picked up steam and is moving more and more into mainstream diets. From global environmental issues to locavores’ appetites for foods and products that are natural, organic or

By Nick Antonaccio Here we are, heading toward our third year of living in COVID hell. So…what’s in store for us going forward? I don’t know, you don’t know, the government doesn’t know, the scientists don’t know, the politicians don’t

“May I offer you a drink?” “Yes, I’d like a glass of (white, red, sparkling) wine.” This seemingly innocuous interchange with a waiter or bartender can be fraught with indecision, or worse, a hurried choice that has a mediocre result.