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A Closer Look at Lastbottle.com
Two years ago my first column for Wine Review Online focused on online wine sellers (not the paid subscription box/membership...
What I’ve Been Drinking Lately: My New Favorite House Red
I have a new favorite House Red. AND it typically retails for under $20 a bottle. One of my local retailers here in the Wilds...
Uruguay: Pushing into the World Marketplace
Ask a roomful of American citizens where Uruguay is and you’ll likely get more than a few blank stares and wild guesses. As...
Two Sources of Wine Learning from 2022
Although I have been working with wine for more years than I choose to calculate, I find that there is always more to learn and people...
New Year’s Resolutions: Tips to Get More of the Wine You Want
I know, I know. I can already hear the eye rolling. Another article about New Year’s resolutions? Really? ...
Six Savored Sips from 2022
After a quiet week at home with family and friends, I spent some time reflecting on the past year. In many ways, it was a very good...
It’s a Cold World: Investigating Cool Climate Viticulture at VitiNord
There are many intricacies of the wine industry that worth exploring. Beyond the famous growing regions are many vine growers and...
All That Sparkles Isn’t Necessarily French, Volume II
Another year has flown by, and thankfully some actual flying was involved in 2022, which allowed the never-ending quest for great bubbly...
Domus Aurea: World-Class Cabernet, Ten Minutes Away
My last overseas trip prior to the pandemic shut-down was a wine-intensive vacation to Chile. There were many highlights, and those...