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Tasting the Wine-Space Continuum through Extradimensional Wines
Most of the wine world places a premium on typicity these days–that is, the notion that a wine should express itself in line with their type, place,...
The Champagne-Soaked World of Formula 1
Formula 1 is a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled motorsport that has captivated audiences worldwide, with its U.S. fan base surging in recent years,...
Which Wine? Thoughts on My Holiday Wine Selections
I have been writing about wine for 40+ years and, especially during my tenure as a wine retailer, have written many articles about pairing wines for...
Wine & Dine & More
You Can and Should Pair Mexican Food with Wine
The same characteristics that make Mexican food so exciting – the boldness, complexity, intense spices, and flavors – are also what makes the process of...
Distilling Excellence: Demystifying the Great Brandies of Cognac, Armagnac, and Brandy de Jerez
The most famous of brandies is likely Cognac–a drink whose very name conjures up images of wealthy, well-dressed, cigar-smoking men in a private club. But...
Pairing Wines & Foods? You Don’t Need a Sommelier
Sommeliers hold a higher profile right now than they have for a generation--or maybe two. Even while acknowledging that the Court of Master Sommeliers has...