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Wine Trends [Vol:5]: How to be a Pretentious Burgundy Collector

A speed-run through the secret world of Burgundy hype-collecting.

Jul 28 · 4 min read >

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 >

The Enigma of Freisa with Ca Del Prete

Springtime is fully upon us, and as I sit in my office looking out on a perfectly sunny, warm...

Apr 10 · 4 min read >

Adega O Cabalin, a Hidden Gem in the Valley of Gold

In October of 2024, I had an opportunity to go on a Wine Scholar Guild Education trip to Galicia....

Mar 11 · 5 min read >

The Penedes Identity with Dumenge and Casajou

Jaume Villesca and Laia Esmel are crafting something special in their hometown of Saint Jaume Ses Oliveres (pop 2,000)....

Feb 24 · 5 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 >

Pocket Wine Guide: The Secret Grapes of Galicia

Discover Galicia, Spain’s best-kept secret. This beautifully designed printable PDF uncovers the region’s most intriguing grapes — such as...

Jan 28 · 28 sec read >