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This region has produced wine for thousands of years, but the modern wine industry only began in the late 1800s, thanks to Baron Edmond James de Rothschild. He was instrumental in …
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Writing about wine is the means of communication which lets the producers speak to the consumers, it is like a process where a bottle of wine becomes a story. It tells the facts, it is a source of new ideas, and it conditions the understanding, and thus, it is a great help to the wine lovers in the maze of regions, types, and vintages. Wine writing tells the stories of time that are important to people and critiques while also being the means of disseminating new ideas. It is a tool to shift commerce, it elevates the regions that are less known, and it promotes a more profound comprehension. Whether in the form of articles, reviews, or tales, wine writing is the means that inform the readers about the artisanal aspect of each glass. In a time when the taste is changing and the media is more digital, good writing on wine is still very important, not only for guiding the buying choices of people but also for imparting the real character of wine.
This region has produced wine for thousands of years, but the modern wine industry only began in the late 1800s, thanks to Baron Edmond James de Rothschild. He was instrumental in …
If waking up to a sage-scented ocean breeze sounds alluring, what about sipping coffee in an ancient fruit orchard while looking out over the crystal-blue Mediterranean? The Sicilian wine countryside seems …
History of French WineFrance’s history with wine dates back to the 6th century BC, when the city-state of Massalia (modern-day Marseille) began trading wines with other Mediterranean cultures. Viticulturally speaking, it …
This was an easy list to write! I buy wine online for my job, over $100K worth every year for the sommelier programs at the Wine School of Philadelphia and the …
Did you know there are over 6,000 craft breweries in the United States alone? And the phenomenon is global. People want good beer; artisanal, hand-crafted beers made with love and not …
Champagne!Every person in every corner of the world knows about Champagne. But did you know they didn’t invent sparkling wine? That was the British. They didn’t even make the first bubbles …
Bodegas Gormaz Ribera del Duero CrianzaWith Rioja, the region of Ribero Del Duero produces some of the world’s best tempranillo-based wines. This is a spectacular value for this quality. Full-bodied with dense …
Cuatro Rayas “Nocturna” RuedaClassic verdejo from northwest Spain. Aromas of tulip and guava are enticing, but it’s the crunchy acid and orange-fennel flavors that make this a winner. If you’re thinking …
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley A classic style of Napa Cabernet. I really love the cardamom, black olive, and eucalyptus notes here. Medium-bodied and restrained, this works very well with grilled …
Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyThis may seem like a lot of cash for a bottle of wine (and it is) but consider that it’s from the guy behind both …
The Whine & Cheeze Show! This is a fun project I worked on with Emilio Mignucci from DiBrunos and producer Jordan Sloane. This project also got me a profile on IMDb, …
As long as there’s been wine, there have been wine reviews. In Roman times, Pliny the Elder was adept at identifying the best wines in the empire. A good review from …
Columbia Crest “Walter Clore Private Reserve” Red Columbia ValleyThis is a monster Merlot with a margin of Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix. Smoked chocolate and Dwayne Johnson-level muscularity. The last …
Specialists vs. GeneralistsBack in the day, if you wanted to be a winemaker, there were two career trajectories. You could either become a generalist or a specialist. That meant either working …
Anyone can become a wine expert with a decent work ethic and a little support. Wine is not rocket science. If you have the drive, you can become a winemaker or …
Spend a few minutes listening to a sommelier speak about wine, and you’ll soon be enchanted by their talk of aromas and bouquets, lesser-known wine valleys, and silky tannins. It may …