#AMERICANWINEWRITER ASKS: WHERE ARE OUR WINE HEROES? I had a dream last night. Okay, it was this morning. Right before I woke up. Maybe that’s why it’s still fresh in my mind. I can feel myself moving through it, talking in it, even now, minutes into the future with my morning toast and coffee in … Continue reading Honesty, Honestly
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Sparkling Wines For New Years
Sparkling wines are synonymous with happiness, joy, and hope. There is no other wine in the world so intrinsically attached to one set of human emotions. For centuries, people have been popping corks of effervescent wines to celebrate special occasions and end of the year festivities. Why should this year be different? Following is a … Continue reading Sparkling Wines For New Years
Wine For The Children
HOW ONE WINE COMPETITION IS FIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF CANCER ONE CAMPER AND WINE AT A TIME “It was a windy but sunny day in May. At nine o’clock Peanut started to walk to school. He has blue eyes, blonde hair, and is chubby. Peanut always stops at 45 State Street for his friend Purple. … Continue reading Wine For The Children
Stay Warm With Fortified Wines
As the end-of-year approaches, and the leaves and snow begin falling, I can’t think of a better place to be than inside, bundled in warm clothes, close to the fireplace or under heavy blankets with someone hot beside me. Nothing pairs better with autumn/winter petting than a glass of fortified wine. Read More >>> [This … Continue reading Stay Warm With Fortified Wines
Five Wine Books To Fall In Love With
When I got into the wine business, I was a novice’s novice. I studied poetry and fiction in college. All I knew about wine was that it was made from grapes and it contained alcohol. Shortly after my winemaking apprenticeship at a California winery began I realized that the world of wine is much more … Continue reading Five Wine Books To Fall In Love With