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Is Modern Drinking Culture Ruining the Art of Wine?
Today’s wine culture may not hinge on Tuscany’s Sangiovese grape or the bold flavors of Amarone and classic Spanish Riojas, but that doesn’t make it a spoiled culture. Perhaps rather than considering the classic art of wine ruined, a more accurate assessment would say that it’s evolving.
Read More »Five Collectibles That Will Always Hold Their Value
People collect for many reasons – a personal interest or passion, a family tradition, an investment opportunity. Some types of items will probably lose their market worth in the coming years, while other collectibles will continue to earn value. Below are just five that are likely to hold or gain …
Read More »VINO 2016: The Amazing Tuscan Wines of Pietro Beconcini, and a Wine Mystery Solved
The questions persisted until finally Leonardo and others thought, "Enough!" After 13 years of calling the vine "X" they decided to commission a DNA analysis. With the help of distinguished Professor of Enology at the University of Milan, the erudite Attilio Scienza, the vine was identified as a Spanish interloper.
Read More »Slow Wine 2016: A Sampling of Wines from the Piedmont
If these wineries continue with their viticultural sustainability and mission to make quality wines, their upcoming vintages will reflect the quality that I tasted at Slow Wine 2016. Theirs are lovely wines.
Read More »Big Snow’s Coming – Should You Whine or Wine About It?
All the people in the store were complaining about the impending storm and had this look of despair on their faces as if the zombie apocalypse was upon us.
Read More »Interview with R.M. Cartmel, Author of ‘The Charlemagne Connection’
Well, if Lady Muse isn’t playing, I go back and rewrite it! Don’t worry, gentle readers, you will never be exposed to it, but there are times when my muse is, and it is still a horrid and self-indulgent monstrosity!
Read More »Interview: Frédérique de Lamothe, Director of the Cru Bourgeois du Médoc Wine Alliance
'The first endeavor of the association is to develop a procedure which maintains superior quality along the Cru Bourgeois du Médoc. The association is guaranteeing a high caliber of wine for the consumer.'
Read More »Vino 2015: The Grandest Italian Wine Event Outside of Italy, Held in NYC
You can go to a wine tasting event or even travel to Italy, but the easiest way to discover Italian wines is on your next outing to an Italian restaurant.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Initiates’ by Etienne Davodeau
A striking graphic non-fiction in which “A Comic Artist and a Wine Artisan Exchange Jobs.”
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