Old World Vs New World Winemaking: Ten Key Factors That Influence Quality and Price
Every wine shop customer learning to appreciate wine has encountered the noticeable price difference between Old World wine from countries in Europe and New World wines made elsewhere. Have you ever stopped to consider why?
Explore the history, artistry, value proposition, and price behind Old World and New World wines and decide for yourself.
Sisters from another mother bringing Sapere Originis sustainable organic wines from Washington state to Harlem
Sapere Originis are leading the way in bringing gender equality and ethnic diversity to the world of organic, sustainable wines.
Wine & Spirits in the Bible: Top 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Wine & Spirits Journal: Wine in the bible From the creation of the world’s first vineyard, to the miracle of turning of water into wine, alcoholic beverages made from fermenting grapes have played a starring role in the Judeo-Christian religions from the very beginning. Biblical scriptures mention wine more than 500 times, including those who […]
Annual Napa Wine Library Tasting: April 30, Napa
If you had to ask me to describe my ideal walk-around wine tasting experience, I would say it would take place outdoors on a lawn in a gorgeous setting, mostly in the shade, with excellent wines being poured by the people who made them, accompanied by excellent tidbits of cheese and bread and charcuterie. That […]
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/26/23
Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included a couple of special sparkling wines, […]
Lanzarote Island Wines – Handcrafted with the Help of Volcanic Eruptions
The biosphere of Lanzarote is like none other. Fed by trade winds that blow in from Western Sahara on the African mainland, this volcanic paradise in the Canary archipelago is home to one of the most remote and pristine grape-growing regions on the earth. A territorial possession of Spain, many of the grapes grown on this […]