Wine Expert, So-Called: Or, How I Survived my 25th Reunion
When you are asked: “Will you do the wine?”
The Epic Adventures of Santorini Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko from the Greek island of Santorini is a world treasure, with one of the epic stories in wine.
Uncorked: the Many Journeys of Marco Pasanella
Marco Pasanella's life is filled with more drama than most of us experience, and no doubt there is ripe material for a book. The problem with Uncorked is that it suffers from an identity crisis. Is it a memoir?...
A Spaniard in Italy—Tuscan Tempranillo
San Miniato is a delightful town in the province of Pisa, in Tuscany, however, the wines of this small area suffer from the weighty presence of much more famous Tuscan appellations like Chianti.
Try Zweigelt This Summer
Zweigelt: Austria’s most-planted red, its acreage has increased in the last 15 years. So although you may have never tasted one—and may have never even heard of it—its fortunes may be turning.
Astringency In 1,024 Words
On the surface, astringency seems like pornography. It’s easy to recognize, even if it’s difficult to define. The problem is that it isn’t really all that easy to recognize.
Spritz, a Cocktail for the Italian Lifestyle
The Spritz is in fact the favorite drink not only of the young people from here in the Veneto region, but also of many people in Italy, especially in the north.
Making Sense of Wine’s Tween Years
Few Wines are Truly Traditional or Modern