By Nick Antonaccio
Donald Trump is now the most powerful man on earth and, based on his inauguration speech, the savior of disenfranchised men and women in the United States. Without introducing politics or ideology into my wine-centric column, which I will never
Read MoreThe 58th Presidential Inauguration is upon us. Sitting at my keyboard this past week, I began to ponder a wine slant that would provide fodder for a timely column as the 45th president of the United States of America assumes
Read MoreIn my previous two columns, I’ve reported on the greatest fraud in wine collecting history. Rudy Kurniawan, the darling of the world’s high-end collectors from the early 2000s to 2012, was both a buyer and a seller of the world’s
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to invest in one of those four (or five) figure bottles of elusive, scarce, French wines? Have you ever been envious of those who could afford them? A new Netflix documentary delves into this inner world
Read MoreSeveral years ago, I wrote a column discussing a unique case of wine fraud and counterfeiting. It involved a tangled web of high-end collectors and a nefarious entrepreneur who took advantage of gullible, wealthy wine aficionados who were susceptible to
Read MoreIn pondering a theme for this week’s column, I concluded this would be a good juncture to offer choice tidbits to help navigate the wide world of wine. No travelogue, no tasting notes, no recounting of the latest wine fraud.
Read MoreAs we settle into the holiday spirit and times of joyful camaraderie for the next few weeks, one simple way to sustain a holiday-like festive atmosphere is to find a compelling way to bring together friends and/or family for a
Read More“This is a hedonistic wine that is full-bodied, with aromas of forest floor, black fruit and a hint of vanilla. It’s assertive, but a bit flabby. Chocolate, and a touch of barnyard, accent the supple tannins, which contribute to a
Read MoreWhat makes one wine unique and distinct from another? I’m frequently asked this question. Aside from the obvious considerations such as different grape varieties and different countries/regions of origin, there is no empirical answer or immutable consensus. When considering wine,
Read MorePairing wine and food is a favorite activity for me. Finding a complementary match creates a culinary experience that is invariably greater than the sum of its parts. A food dish on its own may be an exhilarating experience, tantalizing
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