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At Long Last: Premier Cru 2020 from Pouilly-Fuissé
One day soon, a giant container ship, most likely one travelling out of Le Havre in northwest France, will dock at an East Coast...
Piquettes: The Impossible Dream Come True
Technically, I should be writing a dispatch from behind the counter for this post, a musing about life in the retail wine...
Mourvèdre & Mataro: Past, Present and Future
In today’s expanding world of Rhône-style “GSM” (Grenache – Syrah – Mourvèdre) wines...
Why Are Sustainable Wines So Expensive?
In December 2019, American adults had finally come around to the conclusion that climate change was the number one issue facing...
Don’t Overlook Village Burgundies
I’m just back from a week in Burgundy where I attended a spectacular week-long series of tastings, Les Grands Jours de...
Getting to Know the White Wines of Spain
I’ve spent much of the past six months prepping for an exam on wine regions from all corners of the new and old...
Spring Wine Quiz
1.) In her “Wine Speed” Blog, what grape did Karen MacNeil describe as “a sibling of Grüner...
What I’ve Been Drinking Lately: Best Burgundy Alternatives for Hard Times
As many of you know by now, the news out of Burgundy isn’t good. Killer frosts and short harvests are the order of...
To Begin With: An Exploration of Apéritifs
Selecting the appropriate beverage to enjoy for starters can enhance the mood of any occasion. The dictionary defines...
Perfect Champagne Day in Reims
The list of UNESCO World Heritage sites includes two in Reims: the Notre Dame cathedral, inscribed together with the Palace of...
Wine Proprietor Uses an Artist’s Touch to Make Exceptional Pinot Noir
Thomas T. Thomas has long loved music, and he loves wine. He is a self-taught guitar player from the outskirts of Toledo,...