Greek wines offer a captivating journey, and their unique characteristics make them a valuable addition to any wine collection. Introduction: Discovering Greek Wines – A Palate Adventure In this 4-part series, “Greek Wines. Small-Scale + Large Impact,” we look at why Greek wines should be on your radar. Indigenous Grape Varieties: Greece boasts over 300 indigenous […]
Israeli Wines: A Tale of Triumph & Global Recognition – Part 2
The wine industry in Israel could be filed under “the little engine that could.” Despite numerous challenges, ranging from terroir to politics, the Israelis have managed to surmount these obstacles and achieve remarkable success. In a two-part series, I delve into the hurdles faced by the pioneers of the Israeli wine industry. From the very foundation of […]
Israeli Wine Industry: A Tale of Triumph and Global Recognition
The wine industry in Israel could be filed under “the little engine that could.” Despite numerous challenges, ranging from terroir to politics, the Israelis have managed to surmount these obstacles and achieve remarkable success. In a two-part series, I delve into the hurdles faced by the pioneers of the Israeli wine industry. From the very foundation of […]
Attica Wine Region: Sophisticated and Classic
Greek wines offer a captivating journey, and their unique characteristics make them a valuable addition to any wine collection. Introduction: Discovering Greek Wines – A Palate Adventure In this 4-part series, “Greek Wines. Small-Scale + Large Impact,” we look at why Greek wines should be on your radar. Indigenous Grape Varieties: Greece boasts over 300 indigenous […]
Amarone. Not Shriveled: Withered
Sometimes wine is described as complex due to eye, nose, and palate experiences, but calling Amarone complex is like calling Einstein smart! Producing Amarone – from the terroir through the long finish is a multifaceted process and adventure that embraces tradition, science, culture, economics, and market demand. OOPS Folklore suggests that Amarone was produced by chance and […]
Slow Wine: What Is It? Should I Care?
The germ of an idea about slow wine started in 1982 when Carlo Petrina, an Italian political activist, author, and founder of the international Slow Food Movement, met with a few friends. Born in Bra, his skillset was proper when he and his colleagues formed the Friends of Barolo Association. The group produced a catalog […]
Wines of South Africa Struggle to Be Globally Relevant
Approximately 7 years ago (2016), South African wines were removed from the wine shops in Nordic countries. The reason? South African workers in the wine sector were fighting against poor working conditions for farm workers at several vineyards in the country and the wine retailers were supporting their actions. According to the Human Rights Watch (HRW), […]
3000+ Years of Winemaking: Learning Takes Time
Republic of Georgia: History Creates a Unique Wine Profile
Do you happen to know what Marco Polo, Alexander Dumas, Anton Chekhov, and John Steinbeck all have in common? They all visited the Republic of Georgia and were so impressed with the distinctive wines (among other unique attributes) that when they returned home, they wrote about them. Georgia Oozes History If you live in Georgia, you are most likely […]
Spirits Fuel the Economy
Are you really interested in knowing about wines and spirits? Do you care who is drinking what, where, and when? Wine and Spirits: Economic Engine If you do – then you must have been spending a few days at Vinexpo/Drinks America (Javits, NYC). If you missed this event, immediately put it on your to-do list […]