A Sparkling Sangiovese
The one you always remember Sometimes, as a Sommelier, you get to taste a wine…
Riesling, The versatile grape with a birthday
Vitis Vinifera is the Latin collective name for grapes. It is a plant that easily interbreeds…
When a chilling frost created a wonderful wine
It all started on a bus Like so much else, it was all a coincidence.…
Two monks, breaking the law, start an wine industry
The church and the wine In 1598, Don Juan de Onate leads the Spanish colonists…
Canned wine, good or bad?
Debunking the myth The Berlin Wein Trophy is a wonderful gathering of wine connoisseurs and…
Bubbles for New Year
Bubbles, but which ones? Bubbles in the form of Champagne are part of New Year’s…
A hidden gem in Mount Lehman
Family owned treasure Got the privilege to visit Seaside Pearl Farmgate Winery. A small family-owned winery just…
Thanisch, comitted Mosel winemakers since 1648
The Moselle Valley is full of vineyards, each with its own unique history. Thanisch’s history…
8th generations of excellent winemakers
The heart of Riesling I am currently in the Mosel Valley, the heart of Riesling.…