On Day 2 of our tour of Tuscany, we are still in the province of Siena where the walled village of Montepulciano serves up medieval
Category: Wine Culture
Is Natural Wine a Style or a Method?
I’ve just started exploring natural wine, visiting with several natural winemakers as we make our way through the Central Coast. I’m already a bit puzzled
How Much Agreement Should We Expect from Wine Critics?
David Morrison’s recent posts on agreement between wine critics (amateur and professional) got me thinking about what it would be reasonable to expect from wine
The Two Worlds of Chianti Classico
The old school vs. new school trope gets a work out in Chianti. After our brief flirtation with Florence, our tour headed south toward the
Wanderlust and Natural Wines
We spent about 10 days recovering from our month in Italy. But my addiction to travel not yet sated, we are now making our way
An Authentic 4th of July Wine
Independence Day is not a holiday associated with wine. By the 4th of July most of the country is baking, so I imagine (without any
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 