In mishap there is opportunity. I had originally planned to write about Portugal’s Vinho Verde . . . until I…
Back in 1621, the Puritans held a celebration in Plymouth to mark the success of their first harvest; although it…
This is a special week for Veterans, with the Marine Corps Birthday falling on Tuesday, November 10, and Veterans Day…
The wine world, like everything else, changes over time. New appellations pop up across the world; vineyards succeed with grapes…
There’s an ancient legend associated with the southern Italian wine Lacryma Christi. While it’s been told in different versions, the…
A quick housekeeping item before we move to today’s topic: On October 28 we’ll present a one-hour French Wine class…
Most people don’t think of Greece when they think of wine. Which is unfortunate, because Greece has some interesting, reasonably…
Everyone knows Bordeaux, right? After all, it’s France’s largest wine region, producing about 60 million bottles annually. Some of the…
Many grapes flourish in their native environments but flounder elsewhere. For example, Nebbiolo can be spectacular in Italy’s Piedmont but…
It’s time for the willing suspension of disbelief. Let’s say that you’re leaving town for a while and want to…