What’s on my bed-side table these days? Dozens of books from travel to intrigue to historical novels and self-help; all with bookmarks in them from chapters read and devoured. But for the wine lover, here are some of my favorite recent finds.
In anticipation of Independence Day and the sweet sounds of corks popping and something fizzy and alcoholic filling your glass, I want to encourage you to set aside the Cava, forget the Champagne—Franciacorta? Don’t even go there—and break into the effervescent world of pétillant-naturel wine, or “pét-nats,” as the sommelier kids call ‘em. First, a …
Earlier this year, New Wines of Greece reached out to us and offered up a smattering of samples from several growing regions. Stephanie Block sipped and reviewed them below based on their merits and gives a general overview of what to know about wines from Greece. – Jonathan Cristaldi, Editor-in-Chief by Stephanie Block Travel back …
The thought of imbibing on rosé year-round once raised eyebrows by the wine elite–it was a sure sign of the amateur wine consumer. But, as with most things, the times they have a-changed. It’s no longer a faux-pas to crack open a bottle of your favorite Provençal rosé in the dead of winter–hey, if you’ve …
Memorial Day: Skip the Red the White and Go Rosé Read More »
by Stephanie Block Mazel tov, it’s almost Passover! We know that our Jewish readers are elbow-deep in matzo balls and bidding a fond farewell to Wonder Bread for the 8-day unleavened extravaganza, and we know our non-Jewish readers love learning about all sorts of wine cultures, so here is a timely guide to the kosher-for-Passover …
In celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday–April 13–we are digging deep into this founding father of wine and third POTUS’ grape-growing experiments from his celebrated home in Monticello, Virginia. Consider this a teaser to our American Wine Studies certification program, which covers the history of winemaking in the U.S. and explores American Viticultural Areas from coast …
Though most outside of the Napa Valley herald the region for its juicy cabernets and luscious chardonnays, there is a growing trend in winemaking to experiment with some lesser-known grape varieties. For some winemakers the movement serves as an opportunity to pay homage to his or her country of origin, like Lou and Roberta Kapcsándy …
Intro image by Road Side Pictures via Flickr. by Bryce Wiatrak In the modern world, wine and opera sometimes get the misguided reputation of being relics of the past—vestiges of high society, only sought after by today’s wannabe elite. But actually, in 2015, both resonate as clearly and to a wider audience as they ever …
From the editor: American Wine Studies certificate holder, and native Tennessean, Stephen Sherrill is a lover of all things vino. He particularly loves to explore different wine regions within the United States and we’re sending him to wineries in Napa, Sonoma and Alexander Valley. Check back from week to week to read about Stephen’s wine country …
Stephen Sherrill’s Wine Country Excursions: Dry Creek Valley AVA Read More »
From the editor: Stephen Sherrill comes to us from the “great wine regions” of Tennessee—as he likes to announce to most visitors at the Academy. Stephen will be interning with the Academy through October. We asked him to chronicle a short series detailing his experience taking the French Wine Scholar program, and below is his …
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