Carmenere: A Chilean Crown Jewel

About thirteen years ago, I was dining at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Manhattan’s Lower East Side when I was served a particularly palate-pleasing red wine from South Africa. This wine was Carménère. I was so surprised by its taste that upon returning […]

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Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee

CITAFour Sigmatic was founded in 2012 by Tero Isokauppila from Finland. The company specializes in functional mushroom-based products, including Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee blends, various elixirs, lattes, proteins, supplements, and other functional beverages. Tero comes from a family with a farming background and a strong […]

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Happy International Tempranillo Day

Happy International Tempranillo Day! It’s the second Thursday in November every year. If you didn’t know – now you know! This noble grape variety has deep roots in the rich viticultural history of Spain and has long been celebrated for its exceptional qualities and the […]

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