Grapevine

Last week, I focused on Campania, one of the many Italian wine regions with a storied history, born of ancient times, and yet mired in the vagaries and tribulations of economic eras. The denizens of this region have a long

Italians have been lauded and derided for their affinity for a unique sensibility concerning life and their pursuit of a philosophical, religious and hedonistic lifestyle. Throughout Italian history, this approach to life, this engrained pursuit of all things expressive of

By Bill Primavera Except for those dastardly swinging doors which I never liked and think are one of the world’s most dangerous inventions, every door needs something to grab on to in order to be opened and closed. It’s that

Much has been written of the American vitality and entrepreneurial spirit that vaulted us to world supremacy over the relatively short history of our democracy. We have accomplished much as a nation and have rarely suffered defeat in any endeavors

Restaurant wine lists, crafted by today’s wine-focused chefs and highly-educated sommeliers, can be the epitome of the overall experience at a restaurant. Many restaurants painstakingly pair food and wine offerings and invest significantly in well-stocked wine cellars. However, when celebrating

Remember the old quip about a customer in a restaurant? “Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup.” “That’s all right. We won’t charge you for it.” The modern version of this seemingly trite joke could easily take place in the

“What can I do with an opened bottle of wine if I don’t finish it?” I am (very) frequently asked this question. We all have encountered this dilemma (some less often than others). The good news is that you have

  As I pen this column each week, I frequently come across surveys that attempt to capture a plethora of wine-related data and statistics. Given my career background in finance, I tend to pause, review, assess and draw an inference

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 LIII. And what better second