Everyday Circumstance and the Pomp of Bubbles

Every day above ground is a good day, and one worthy of celebration.

Oenotria—Italian Wines with Italian Food

The ancient Greeks called Italy “Oenotria” the land of wine. WIth over 350 regions and over 500 native wine grapes, this should surprise no one.

Tradition, Terroir, and Rieslings: Why Dirt Matters

Tradition, Terroir, and Rieslings: Why Dirt Matters—wine and food grow up together

Wine Romp with An Ancient School Georgian Wine

The Georgian Qvevri method of making wine goes back to the 2nd or 3rd millennium BCE, long before Rome was even an Etruscan village and Burgundy was, well, just another spot of land in what would eventually become the Duchy of Burgundy in the Frankish Kingdom.