Gosh, my last post was the end of July, it feels like a year ago. I am well into the…
There is Gold in those Hills, Prosecco Gold, Prosecco Superiore DOCG
It’s been Prosecco week (7/20-7/26/20), a celebration of bubbles and as part of that celebration, I attended a virtual Zoom…
The Winding Road of Wine Study, the Left Bank of the Rhone, the Vaucluse, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Thank you for reading my posts on wine and places. Sometimes they are completely to the point, sometimes they are…
Blind Tasting the WSET Way, Helpful Links
Dr. Seuss in his book, Oh the Places You’ll Go – starts out… “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re…
By By Minerality, Is it Hiding Under a Rock?
COVID containment has lead to lots of wine studying. The stress of not having a job, bills to pay,…
Moscato D’Asti Behind the Vines in the Time of Covid
Spring is starting to show signs that it has arrived in Chicago. As I take my walks outside to break…
My 15 Minutes with Michael Broadbent
Given the otherwordly scenario we are in, here in Chicago, and throughout the world, it makes me prone to reminiscing…
The Joy of Native Varietals: Schiava and Lagrein
Tiz the season for joy, and writing about beautiful places and wines and foods that I love is joyful for…
The Exquisteness and Breadth of Italian Wines – Simply Italian Great Wines Chicago 2019
Moving into the holidays, I can’t help but get into a mindset and focus on gratefulness. It seems like the…
Sunday, September 29, Will Be a Fun Day at Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet
For the most part, I write about wine regions and experiences in this space, as well as resources, to aid…
Traveling By The Glass 