Author: Nick Antonaccio

Having attended, and conducted, many wine tastings, I have concluded that each of our palates is unique, possessing sensory neurons and translating these into instinctive behaviors that set apart our perceptions from each other. I am repeatedly surprised at the

Remember the dark days of early 2020? Lockdowns, shutdowns, toilet paper shortages, Door Dash and curbside pickups in near-hazmat gear were new to Americans. An additional phenomenon was the popularity of wine and spirits shops, many of whom experienced significant

My professional career has been spent in finance, dealing with structured transactions and financial investments. Fifteen years ago, I became a wine writer and educator, prompted by my love of all things wine. I never imagined that the two worlds

When shopping for the produce and/or meats necessary to prepare an at-home meal, consumers are increasingly aware of the nutritional and health values of unprocessed ingredients. Many products contain nutrition and ingredient information on government-mandated food labels. But what of

What are you drinking these days? I’ve written about numerous wines, from innumerable regions, crafted from multitudinous grape varieties. I’ve focused on tried-and-true wines and fringe wines hoping to attain a mainstream recognition. My mantra has always been to experiment.

In last week’s column, I focused on the marvels of the human senses and their influence on our perception of wine. I received a number of reader comments on the overlapping relationship between our senses of taste and smell. Herewith,

The advances of science in the realm of wine continue to refine, and even redefine, our understanding of wine appreciation. Our perception of wine is influenced more by our sense of smell than by our sense of taste. Our olfactory

Last week an event was held that I’ve enjoyed reporting on in past columns: a Presidential State Dinner. The longstanding tradition of entertaining world leaders at the White House typically provides a valuable insight into the current relationships between nations

Last week I presented the ongoing practice of certain winemakers who add water to their wines to reduce alcohol and/or increase volume. While not an ethical way of producing wines, this is not an illegal practice. Several readers inquired if