Grapevine

“Thieves Plunder Californian Vineyard.” This is a headline I came across last week and it immediately piqued my curiosity. I’ve read about other incidents of stolen grapes in other countries (notably France), however, this incident was (somewhat) closer to home

Last week we explored the world of sparkling wines as natural food pairing accompaniments. Having (hopefully) piqued your curiosity, it is now time to explore the numerous facets of sparkling wine in the form of a primer. 1) What makes

It’s been a hot summer so far (for whatever reason) – and there’s no relief in sight. I’ve been enjoying my “new favorite” summer wine that I’ve recently re-discovered. My palate had been getting fatigued with most of my go-to

Biodiversity is a well turned phrase in describing the prevalence of varied ecosystems and the interrelationships of nature’s plant and animal species. When man is introduced into the equation, things can go awry. The delicate balance between nature and man

If the last quarter century has taught us anything it is that we are no longer “creatures of habit,” the well-turned phrase of older generations. Growing up in my Italian household, I knew exactly what meal we were having on

Wine is both simple and complex, on planes that are both juxtaposed and contraposed. On the one hand its baseline is as a simple agricultural product, farmed similarly to a multitude of other agricultural products. The simple formula: Understand the

Have you received snail mail or e-mails espousing the virtues of another “wine club?” Have you been tempted to subscribe to the club based on the expensive, seductive marketing materials or the teaser offers for new subscribers? Are these clubs