“The Soapbox”

Wine Trends [Vol.4]: The Exploration of a “Sommelier”

What is a Sommelier? An antiquated position that needs to be replaced? An all-knowing, all-seeing wine god? The one...

Jun 23 · 4 min read >

Varietal Exploration [Vol 6]: Varietal [Grape] Labeling

Exploring the branding and stylistic differences between single-varietal wines and blends, and how each shapes our wine buying perception

Jun 2 · 5 min read >

Re-Imagining Sherry:How the Ancient Fortified Wine Can Rebrand

Spain is all the rage these days. Truly, there hasn’t been a better time to get into Spanish wine....

Apr 19 · 7 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 6: The Mysteries of Andalucia

On the penultimate leg of my month-long excursion, I was truly venturing into the unknown, excited to explore Spain’s...

Feb 24 · 14 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 5: A Return to Galicia

Day 15: To Vigo Thursday, November 14th, 2025 “Vigo, Spain.—Vigo is a pasteboard-looking village, cobble-streeted, white- and orange-plastered, set...

Jan 14 · 11 min read >

The Battle for the Crown of Spanish White Wine

The fight for which wine represents Spanish white wine in the market is heating up. For the longest time,...

Jan 14 · 6 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 4: A Barcelona Interlude

Day 12: Arrival Monday, November 11th, 2025 Putting a final pin into my visit to the Swiss/French Alps, I...

Dec 16 · 7 min read >

“A Table For One”Chapter 3: Switzerland/ Alpine France

Day 8: Journey Over the Mountains, Geneva Arrival November 7th, 2025 After a relatively short, two-hour bus ride, I...

Nov 22 · 7 min read >

“A Table For One” Chapter 2: Piemonte

Day 3: A Walk Through Torino November 2nd I slept maybe three hours the night before, maybe two. Jet...

Nov 14 · 11 min read >