My approach and experiences with the expansive and ever-expanding world of wine has changed over the years. Early on, I drank to fit my budget. My palate was inexperienced and my wallet was thin. The … [Read more...]
The Appreciation of Wine Through Our Sensory Perceptions
At my periodic wine tasting events for consumers I always emphasize that we each have individual, unique palates. Our palate influences our unique senses of taste and smell. Our palate influences our … [Read more...]
On the Road In Search of a California Wine Gem
There is a disconnect that marks the state of retail wine sales in the United States today. The quality of wines being produced domestically has been on the upswing every year over the past quarter … [Read more...]
The Conundrum of Satisfying One’s Maturing Palate
When I was a young man, I thought like a young man, acted like a young man and drank like a young man. Now that I have matured, I think, act and drink like a mature man (with apologies to the Bible … [Read more...]
Ferreting Out Wine Gems Has Never Been Easier – and More Difficult
Today’s wine market is unlike any in the history of the retail wine trade. Never has there been more wine available at such high-quality levels and at such reasonable quality and price … [Read more...]
You Are What You Eat, But is That Who You Want To Be?
Last week I introduced the Slow Food movement and its inevitable offshoot, Slow Wine. After penning my column, I began to think about the evolution of diets across European and Asian countries and in … [Read more...]
Going Rogue in Your Food and Wine Gustatory Adventures
In our increasingly fast-paced, sometimes frenetic lives, there are few calls to “dial back” to a more traditional way of life. Technology reigns supreme, overtly and covertly, threatening to … [Read more...]
Experiencing Fermented Beverages at This Weekend’s HV Fermented
Fermented. More and more, we enjoy foods produced as a result of fermentation. From early morning to late evening, fermented foods are a natural component of our diet and a means to achieve optimum … [Read more...]
Matching the Oscar-Nominated Best Picture Contenders With a Wine Theme
The 90th Academy Awards show airs this Sunday. This is my ninth year of presenting the Best Picture nominees and creating hypothetical pairings of wine with the top contenders. I’ve distilled my list … [Read more...]
It’s a Brave New World When it Comes to Wine Choices
There is so much excellent wine available to consumers today. Modern technology and time-shaped techniques have resulted in the highest quality wines, at reasonable prices, then ever before in modern … [Read more...]
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