By Nick Antonaccio My longtime friend Rick and I have ongoing debates on many different aspects of wine. Many times, our debates focus on nuances rather than broad-scoped issues; at other times, on our biases to a particular wine region
Read MoreSince the Romans began planting vines throughout their empire in the centuries before the birth of Christ, man has had to adapt to environmental issues and problems. Since the European monks began toiling in their sophisticated vineyards and wineries in
Read MoreLast week my column focus was the macro issues influencing the price of a bottle of wine. This week, I analyze the micro issues of the cost to produce and the profit margin of the $75 and $30 bottles of
Read MoreFor the past few weeks, we’ve been on a virtual tour through a number of Italian wine regions. I hope you’ve enjoyed our journey. However, this week’s planned virtual tour to our next destination is suspended. As we are about
Read MoreThis week we resume our series of trekking through Italy, in search of lesser-known grapes grown in the midst of historic regions. I trust you’ve picked up a few ideas for new wines with which to experiment, and wine regions
Read MoreI am always on the lookout for unique wines from unique locations. And when I find one, I savor it, seeking out its aromas and flavors, its acidity and balance – all of the factors that create a new wine
Read MoreThe state Assembly and Senate is holding a joint hearing Thursday morning to listen to testimony on the power and communications outages caused by the recent Tropical Storm Isaias and the utilities’ emergency response plans. The hearing, which will be
Read MoreI’m often asked about the price-to-quality factor in wine purchases. Readers want to know if standard brands are good values and if artisanal wines produced by small wineries are worth the extra investment. By now most of you can anticipate
Read MoreAre you, as I am, inundated by the growing change in the dietary landscape? Have you been lured into the millennial and Generation Z dietary habits? Are you, as I am, engaging in these changing diets, which are slowly evolving
Read MoreThe otherwise mundane natural cork stopper has gained greater respect over the last year than at any time this century. Natural cork fell out of favor with the advancement of alternative bottle stoppers. Synthetic, glass, agglomerated corks (particles of natural
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