One of the challenges for students of Italian wine is memorizing, or at least trying to, the now 77 DOCGS … More
Category: wine study trips
Searching for Authenticity, You’ll Find It in Abruzzo, the Wines, Food, People and Places
Now that Covid confinement and masking feels like it is finally over, summer is in full swing in Chicago. People … More
The Eagle of Collio, Tasting the Aged Pinot Biancos of Russiz Superiore
Looking out at the Julian Alps and Slovenia in the distance from the driveway of Marco Felluga’s Russiz Superiore property, … More
Walking In the Vineyards of Rouffach
I have been stalling writing my final posts on the Wine Scholar Guild Alsace trip. When I finish the posts, … More
Alsace and the Ageability of Their Wines – Maison Trimbach
The universe is interesting sometimes when it comes to coincidences. In 2009, quite along time ago now, a friend … More
Munster and Gewurtztraminer at Domaine Weinbach
I miss Alsace and all its flowers and greenness but sorting through my photos and notes reminds me how lucky … More
Drinking Wine in the Vines With Philippe Blanck
The Wine Scholar Immersion trips are action-packed but never did I imagine I would be sitting in a vineyard overlooking … More
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting Producers in Burgundy
Sadly, time has marched on, since the fantastic Bourgogne Immersion Trip I took with the Wine Scholar Guild lead by Andrew … More
Beaujolais Cru – 3 Producers to Look For – WSG Trip Oct. 16
The annual celebration and release of Beaujolais Nouveau is coming up shortly, the 3rd Thursday of this month, November 17th 2016. … More
Traveling By The Glass 