A Note on Natural and Intentional Wines. Looking at two glasses of pinot noir, you might not be able to differentiate which one is the natural one and which one is intentional. The colors are the same. The aromas are similar, but the methods of production are separated by ideology ... and ideology is a great distance to travel sometimes.
Author: Benjamin Spencer
Vinitaly, Notes on Day One
It is nearly impossible to gauge the importance of the world's largest wine fair. VinItaly has for more than 50 years been steadfastly championing the diversity and charm of Italian wines. To give you a simplistic breakdown of the attendance and interest in VinItaly, the managing company VeronaFiere logs about 4,000 exhibitors + 150,000 visitors, … Continue reading Vinitaly, Notes on Day One
Practical Advice For Cheese Pairing
[ This article was written by Benjamin Spencer, for Eligible Magazine. To read the original story, click here.] I have touched on the topic of what wines to pair with food but cheese is the one true challenge for any wine devotee. Not only is cheese a wonderful partner for wine but other beverages including … Continue reading Practical Advice For Cheese Pairing
(What) To Drink Or Not To Drink After A Breakup
No one likes the idea of a breakup. It doesn’t matter which side of the split you’re on, a rift between (would-be) lovers conjures so many feelings of discomfort that it’s difficult to even write about it. There is a lot of truth in the old adage that Time heals most wounds, but the question … Continue reading (What) To Drink Or Not To Drink After A Breakup
Understanding Sulfites In Wine
One of the most debated topics of wine is that of Sulfites: What are they? Where do they come from? Are they dangerous? One might ask the same questions of Love: What is it? Where does it come from? Is it dangerous? The answers are as variable as they are helpful. Love and sulfites are … Continue reading Understanding Sulfites In Wine
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