Grapevine

By Nick Antonaccio My longtime friend Rick and I have ongoing debates on many different aspects of wine. Many times, our debates focus on nuances rather than broad-scoped issues; at other times, on our biases to a particular wine region

Since the Romans began planting vines throughout their empire in the centuries before the birth of Christ, man has had to adapt to environmental issues and problems. Since the European monks began toiling in their sophisticated vineyards and wineries in

Last week my column focus was the macro issues influencing the price of a bottle of wine. This week, I analyze the micro issues of the cost to produce and the profit margin of the $75 and $30 bottles of

For the past few weeks, we’ve been on a virtual tour through a number of Italian wine regions. I hope you’ve enjoyed our journey. However, this week’s planned virtual tour to our next destination is suspended. As we are about

This week we resume our series of trekking through Italy, in search of lesser-known grapes grown in the midst of historic regions. I trust you’ve picked up a few ideas for new wines with which to experiment, and wine regions

I am always on the lookout for unique wines from unique locations. And when I find one, I savor it, seeking out its aromas and flavors, its acidity and balance – all of the factors that create a new wine