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Uncorking Value Part II: Gems from Overlooked Regions
As I wrote in my last piece, “Uncorking Value: Where to Find Outstanding Wines Without Breaking the Bank,” truly quality...
The Arroyo Seco AVA: Alluvial Forces on Display
There are approximately 150 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in California. Some, like Napa Valley, are very well known to people...
Bindi Wines: Magic in the Macedon Ranges
Looking back over my last several columns, I have been on an Australia kick. Well, that kick is going to continue. This month,...
Climate Change Coping: Will Barolo & Barbaresco Plant Their Northern Slopes?
Sometimes the simplest solution may also be turn out to be the most difficult. And maybe not even the best one. With global warming, most...
On Wine Trends and Prices
As Mark Twain once wrote, “Prediction is difficult—particularly when it involves the future.” After reading many...
Savoring Sannio
I've always been drawn to exploring lesser-known destinations, especially when it comes to discovering hidden gem wine regions. ...
Eight Great Reasons to Take a Wine Study Abroad Trip
From picturesque villages to medieval castles, lazy rivers, tranquil hills, and snow-capped mountains, great wine regions have no shortage...
Do Not Miss the 2019 Brunellos!
Let me get straight to the point. The 2019 vintage for Brunello di Montalcino is fabulous! I make this assessment after...
Generational Shifts in Family Wineries
As a first generation American, the idea of a family business that spans generations or even centuries, feels nearly unimaginable to...