By Bill Primavera In the weeks ahead, the leaves of our maples, oaks and ash trees will be turning colors through the miracle of photosynthesis and falling to the ground. You can actually hear them as they hit and cover
Read MoreI’ve been exploring the relationship of winemakers and nature for a number of years. The accelerated development of new technology and techniques in the growing, cultivation and processing of wine grapes has imbued a sense of invincibility on man’s growing
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera When you’re at the kitchen sink cleaning lettuce or rinsing dishes in preparation for the dishwasher, do you ever wonder about the origins of this trusty staple in the heart of your home? Or did you ever
Read MoreI’m confused. I’ve been reading reports on the health benefits of consuming wine. I tend to focus on those that align with my general evaluation of the risk and benefits. I believe that alcoholic consumption (of any type) is intrinsically
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Autumn in the garden and yard can be the most gratifying time of year. Deciduous trees and perennials start to yawn, preparing for a long winter’s sleep, accompanied by that sweet smell that comes from plants releasing
Read MoreWhat makes an individual wine unique from another? Why does a Chardonnay from one country differ so greatly from another? Why does one winemaker’s Chardonnay differ so greatly from his neighbor’s a few miles away? There are three principal (and
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera As a teenager just beginning to form preferences in style and substance, I told anyone who asked to know my favorite color that it was green because it was the color of nature. But that was a
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera As you read this column, my wife and I are away on vacation, but we come home each night to sleep in our own bed. The reason: We are taking a week to enjoy some of the
Read MoreI’ve been trying to be more conscious about a healthy diet. I’ve cut back on red meat protein, highly processed foods and bleached-flour based breads. I’m evolving toward a vegetarian diet, although I still have a chicken recipe on my
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Borrowing from the age-old question of whether women dress for themselves, for men or other women (it seems that other women is their primary focus), I pose the question: Do we decorate our homes for ourselves or
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