“I purchased a wine that I thoroughly enjoyed and would like to save a few bottles for consumption over time. Will my wine age well?” I am frequently asked this question. Invariably, my response is … [Read more...]

It is said that more scientific-based breakthroughs have been introduced in the last 50 years in addressing the forces of nature than in all humankind before that. But what of the more mundane … [Read more...]

Having exhausted the lists of wine-themed movies and books recommended in my recent columns, I’ve resorted to sorting through wine travel photos and videos to relive the pleasures of past adventures. … [Read more...]

As I’m penning this week’s column, it feels like a typical mid-April spring day. Blue skies, the sun beating down while the air is still crisp and tulips ushering in the cascade of spring color from … [Read more...]

A Pinot Noir from California and one from the Burgundy region of France: the same grape, in many instances the same winemaking technique, perhaps even similar terroir. Virtually simpatico in every … [Read more...]

Last week’s column focused on wine-themed movies to view as you wile away the increasing down-time some of us are experiencing. As you might expect, I received inquiries on how to enjoy wines, in … [Read more...]

We’re all well into working remotely, self-isolation, social distancing and banned group gatherings. And we’re well into being creative in the use of our newly found, and totally unexpected, free … [Read more...]