Grapevine

The year is 1868. The United States is emerging from the trauma of the Civil War, the Indian Wars are escalating across the American West and the Transcontinental Railroad is nearing completion. Certainly, this tumultuous period is a pivotal turning

Last week, I expounded on the rich traditions that are the essence of wine enjoyment. Having explored the many aspects, both ethereal and practical, of the millennia of wine facts, myths and legends that have survived each of our interactions

Wine is rich in tradition. It is rich in the ethereal tradition that embodies the efforts of millennia of winemakers who have produced wine following the time-honored precepts of their forbearers. It is rich in the dynamic tradition of millions

In our increasingly fast-paced, sometimes frenetic, lives there are few calls to “dial back” to a more conventional way of life. Technology reigns supreme, overtly and covertly, threatening to dehumanize many of the little things in life we previously enjoyed.

Have you shared a bottle of wine in a group setting – restaurant meal, dinner party or wine bar – and fell in love with the wine on the spot? It instantly hits all the right hot buttons of your

I’ve penned several columns concerning the efforts of winemakers to create consistent wines from each vintage. That is to say, wines that are consistent in their aroma and flavor profiles and reflect the local terroir in spite of the impact

In last week’s column, I explored the evolution of Champagne as it became one of the most refined and cherished wines in the world. Several readers inquired to learn more about the origins of this elixir. I penned a column

During the height of the pandemic, I penned a column on the origins of Champagne. I was rewarding myself for venturing outdoors into the unknown, adhering to the strict protocols of that time, and then celebrating my adventures with a

“Ninety percent of wine is made in the vineyard.” “The winemaker’s role is to let the wine make itself.” I am frequently reminded of these words from wine merchant and author Neal Rosenthal. As an agricultural product, the essence of