I really wanted to hate this book. I was sent a promotional copy of Wine (edited by Andre Domine, who has authored a number of wine- and culinary-related books), and form the moment that it arrived, I was primed to hate it. It’s huge. It’s impossible to comfortably read it in bed (trust me, I’ve…
The Burgundian Blogging Effect: Joel Peterson & The Future of Winemaking
“We’ll be in the Green Room.” I was walking along the sidewalk of a conspicuously calm street in downtown Wilmington, DE, chatting on my cell phone with Gino Razzi, the tireless force behind Penns Woods Winery. It was a Mid-Atlantic November Saturday, which meant intermittent cold rain, but I’d expected the streets to be busier….
Zen, Spider-Man, and the Miracle of Wine
Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. “Nice title… wonder how he’s going to get himself out of this one?” Trust me, it’s all gonna make sense in a minute or two. I think. See, it all started with Thanksgiving last week. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking. “Not off to a good start there, chico….
Turkey Day Wine Pick Poll Results!
THANK YOU to everyone who chimed in on the first ever 1WineDude.com website poll! Personally, I find website polls to be hit-or-miss – I prefer that a poll have a point (to gain reader feedback that will actually be used) rather than those that are just for fun (call me a party-pooper). This poll definitely…