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 […]
It’s that time of year again! We’ve sprung forward an hour, and we’re already enjoying extra sunlight. The spring season is upon us! And if you’re anything like me, you’re already making weekend plans that involve some combination of the great outdoors, vino, and food. […]
I’m not big on Valentine’s Day. I view it as a capitalist society’s holiday void of any genuine love and affection. It’s governed by how much money one spends in the greeting card aisles and overcrowded restaurants. What I am big on are love and […]
I thought today would be an opportune time for me to briefly discuss my relationship with wine. It began in the womb really as wine sort of runs in my blood what with my Italian, French, and Spanish heritage (yes, I’m quite the mutt). But […]