I recently visited an area of Tuscany that is, ironically, probably better known for old school Vespa production than for wine, despite being in a prime tourist location between some of the region’s most popular northern cities: Terre di Pisa. It’s an area with a tight-knit, talented group of producers, and some of the more…
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Low Alcohol? B*tch, Please! (Perspectives On Paso Robles For Palate Press)
Last week, Palate Press published my take on the current state of the Paso Robles wine scene (based on a recent media tour of the region), titled Paso Robles: Sorry, not sorry. That title seemed more publication-appropriate than “Bitch, please!” or “I heard what you said, I just don’t give a f*ck.” You see, a…
Puny Mortal! (Madeira Wine, 1976 To 1850 For Palate Press)
I think I’m still a bit in shock. In a good way. My recent press trip to Madeira was an amazing experience; pretty much exactly what a long-time Madeira wine geek (remember, I once compared Madeira to Iron Man) would have hoped it would be. And while my palate, brain, and soul are all still…
Face The Faces Of Ruche (At Palate Press)
Just in case you’re not quite totally sick of me yet, my latest feature for Palate Press was recently published, with the focus (words and photos) on the unsung red grape variety of Piedmont: Ruchè (I traveled the area last year as a media guest). Actually, it’s more correct to state that my article (one…