“In the world of physical taste, the canon is less important for what it contains than for what it conveys” … More
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Puglia, the Forgotten One (March 18, 2016)
People throw themselves at Italy. They “do” Rome, Florence and Venice. Romanticism takes on a level of tenacious ambiguity, seizing … More
Exploring Wines of Southern France
NICE – An Unexpected Haven The first night we stayed in a nicely situated Airbnb on a tiny quiet street … More
Hidden Côte d’Azur
We are not in Cannes, Menton, St. Tropez or Nice. This isn’t the Riviera as an extravaganza of tourism, movie … More
Understanding Wine: Time & Place, Climate & Soil
“[Wine] is a distillation of the earth’s rocks, and in its composition we see the secrets of the universe’s age, and … More
Understanding Wine: The Effects of Temperature
It might seem like such a little thing, but temperature can really change the way things taste. I can’t tell you how … More
Understanding Wine: The Quick & Easy
Don’t drink wine? Drink bad wine? Breaking out of your old Merlot/Pinot Grigio habit might seem scary, but my bet is you’re drinking … More
Tour de France 2014: The Wine Trail, Part II
WINE STOP STAGE TOUR LOCATION WINE REGION STYLE or GRAPE F 15 Tallard/NimesCarcassonne Languedoc-Roussillon & Provence Grapes: Rosés made from … More
Tour de France 2014 : The Wine Trail, Part I
Given that we can’t be in France to ride it firsthand, why not experience the Tour through the glorious wine regions they pass through?
What to Drink Now: Orange Is the New Rosé
Summer. As it takes hold, you find yourself craving a cool glass of something tasty to ease into the heat. … More