Great Israeli 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 …
Sicilian Wine
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 …
French Wine Regions
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 …
Buying Wine Online
This was an easy list to write! I buy wine online for my job, over $100K worth every year for the Wine School of Philadelphia and the National Wine School. Here …
The Eight Major Beer Styles in America
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 …
Economic Assistance Guide for the Wine Trade during the COVID-19 Pandemic
HR 748/the “CARES” Act is the two trillion dollar stimulus bill that is now law. It has several key features that any business owner in the wine trade should be aware …
Sommelier’s Guide to Champagne
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 …
Wine Reviews
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 …
Wine Reviews
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 …
Wine Reviews
Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa ValleyA 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 beef …
Wine Reviews
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!
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, …
Wine Reviews: The Essential Guide
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 …
Wine Reviews
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 …
Philly Wine: The Untapped Potential of the Philly Wine Region
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 …
The Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert
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 …