Where it all began for me and fine wine.
I’m only eight posts in to Opening a Bottle, and here I am writing about Opening a Box. It doesn’t...
Following French Subtlety with Italian Gusto
An October Afternoon in the Commune of Barolo
Yet another brilliant "home body" grape from Italy
I’ve written quite a bit lately about Italy. For this, I am in no way apologetic. There is something about...
Fall is my favorite season for being in the kitchen. It is all-to-tempting to wax poetic on hazelnuts and pumpkin, pear and sage, or rediscovering...
Italy is flush with indigenous grapes that don’t seem to thrive anywhere else. Of these, Lagrein is among my absolute...
When you volunteer to bring wine to Thanksgiving dinner, do you really know what you are getting yourself into? A few...
Every lover of fine wine has a singular moment that represents the birthplace of their passion. The proverbial “a-ha moment.” Whether...