While reading through The Wine Bible (aka what all winos swear by), a wonderful book…
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How a Winged-Aphid Changed Wine Forever
Last weekend I went over to a friend’s house for a bonfire. A very Wisconsin…
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone
Dinner is served: you’re dining al fresco on the terrazza of a centuries-old villa. Panoramic…
Collecting Wine is a Paradox
I don’t understand wine collectors. For that matter, I don’t understand collecting anything consumable (I’m…
Terroir: Taste the Place
Terr-what? Our thoughts exactly! Simply put, terroir (pronounced ‘ter-wahr’), is the reason why Pinot Noir…
Ancient Gods Who Liked to Party
Surprising to none, wine is not a new fad. Sure, Cleopatra and Abraham Lincoln probably…
#Winesday: Keep it Cool
There’s nothing more refreshing than a cold glass of vino on a hot afternoon. If…
Interview with a Somm
It’s no secret, the world of wine is equally confusing as it is captivating. We…
#Winesday: Wine Connoisseur Translator
If you’ve ever found yourself at a dinner party, wine bar, or fancy restaurant and…
How Winter Weather Affects Your Wine
The weather outside is frightful…but the wine is so delightful. It’s winter in the Midwest,…