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When Grahm Met Gallo: A “Language of Yes” Love Child
So, who called whom first? A hearty, though sophisticated, laugh at the other end. “I would never think of approaching the Gallo...
Sicily Road Trip
My husband and I recently returned from visiting wineries in Sicily. I am fortunate to have visited the vinous island three...
Is Portugal’s Douro Valley on Your Radar? It Should Be…
Portugal’s Douro Valley is one of the oldest and most historic regions in the world of wine. Officially demarcated and...
The Making of a Winemaker: Mike Dunn of Dunn Vineyards and Retro Cellars
Mike Dunn doesn’t mince words. He’s a straight-shooter who tells you how he feels. It’s a trait that he...
What’s My Favorite Wine?
It's not unusual for me to be asked, in the course of my work as a wine merchant in a bottle shop, “What is your favorite...
Three Takes on Second Wines
No one wants to be second. Nobody strives to come in second. Second place is just not built-in to our DNA. For example,...
When Should I Open This Wine?
For me, the the toughest of all commonly asked consumer questions about wine is, “How Long Should I Age This Wine?” When...
Young Love in an Old Bottle
Do you remember when you first fell in love with wine? I mean really fell in love – when you began collecting a...
Breaking Barrels: Women in the Napa Wine World
Napa Valley is renowned for its world-class wineries and vineyards, but behind the wines exist women playing pivotal roles in shaping the...