A number of Western European countries have centuries-old thriving wine industries, established many years before the United States was a glimmer in the eye of the Founding Fathers. The United States … [Read more...]
Comparing the Essence and Similarities of Wine and Chocolate
This past weekend, as I sat at my keyboard contemplating the 616th published column of You Heard It through the Grapevine, an urge struck me to indulge in one of the topics of my previous … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Celebrity Wine Resurrected From the Italian Renaissance
Celebrity wines have become highly popular in recent years. A phenomenon of the last quarter century of winemaking in the United States has been the advent and increasing popularity of wines … [Read more...]
A Concise History of Champagne and its Bubbles. How? When? Who?
Ah, Champagne… Historically referred to as the wine of kings and the king of wines, Champagne has a storied and checkered past, often as much by happenstance as by astute winemaking. It has become … [Read more...]
When a Least Likely Component Has a Significant Impact
Nature has always intrigued me. As a youngster, the ferocity of weather dazzled me, from experiencing the magnificence of a thunderstorm to the unbound energy of hurricanes and tornados. But I never … [Read more...]
Allergic or Intolerant to Wine? There’s a Ray of Hope for You
I’ve previously written columns on sensitivities to white or red wines. I’ve also written a column fostering the production of wines without the intervention of those produced in science labs. I’ve … [Read more...]
A Perspective on the Evolution of the American Wine Industry
The wine industry in the United States is thriving. Consider this: The number of wine producers is growing, over 10,000 at last count; the amount of wine being produced is at a record high, and now … [Read more...]
The Spheres of Influence That Impact Our Perception of Wine
We all enjoy exploring our interests in wine, hopefully expanding our knowledge and awareness of wine in the process. Whether it’s settling in to our newest “favorite wine” or seeking out new … [Read more...]
Living Vicariously as Ancient Wines Come to Auction
Are you the adventurous wine consumer who is constantly on the lookout for new wines? Or are you the steadfast consumer who finds a wine you like and heads straight for the shelf or display where it’s … [Read more...]
The Heady Adventures of a Hudson Valley Locavore
In last week’s column we explored the changing landscape of the farm-to-table diet in the United States. As I’ve roamed the Pleasantville Farmers Market each week, I’ve been observing the changing … [Read more...]
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