Back in 1621, the Puritans held a celebration in Plymouth to mark the success of their first harvest. It wasn’t…
I’m often asked, “When should I decant a wine?” As with most wine topics, the simple answer has been complicated…
Apparently, what’s good for horses is good for wine. Back in 1857, a cowboy observed that his herd of horses…
The problem with exploring new wines is that it can get out of hand. First, you read about an interesting…
Making wine is not for the faint of heart. Sure, in a good year nature cooperates, there is a bountiful…
Sometimes, at the end of a good meal, I’m in the mood for a dessert wine that I can sip…
Let’s talk about a wine with an unpronounceable name, from an obscure region, made from an unfamiliar grape. Before you…
Before we turn to wine, I’m pleased to report that — after a year-long Covid delay — I’ve earned the…
At first, I thought the label had a typo. A Bulgarian Pinot Noir? Nah, it must be a Burgundy. But…
Some wines take a while to come into their own. For example, Barbera, Piedmont’s most widely planted red grape, has…