Photo Credit @NkairoPhotography I am excited to share what I have been working on! I have expanded beyond the theme of my book, ‘Searching for Cloves and Lilies, The Wine Edition’ where I pair wine and poetry. I [...]
As wintertime draws near, so does the added stress of figuring out gifting and hosting responsibilities. This doesn’t need to be. Despite the winter’s chill, there are several ways to cozy up to the season and bring your “A” game [...]
With sweater weather in full swing, the close whispers reminding us of the upcoming holidays are here. Real talk: sometimes you’re simply strapped for time. Between the extra days in the kitchen cooking and general holiday decision making, a time [...]
Remember the wine jerk? Well, they’ve morphed into another category of impolite and insulting. Whether you’re a professional wine mogul or an everyday wine enthusiast, unsolicited opinions can pop up repeatedly despite every intention to avoid such commentary. This is [...]
Beat what remains of the summer heat with a classic, refreshing Chenin Blanc! Chenin Blanc is a full-of-life, aromatic white wine. It can be vinified in a multitude of styles from dry to sweet, from still to sparkling, and highly [...]
Blind Ambition, the story of Zimbabwean refugees turned thriving sommeliers, has won the Documentary Audience Award at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. Even if you are a wine novice, the narrative of pursuing a better life for the well-being of [...]
What do you know about Armenian wine? While the most common answer we’re given is “nothing” or “not much”, this basis is just a stepping stone to discover a “new” category. Sometimes, there are pitfalls to wine rules. Learning only [...]
Summertime. Sunshine. Sear. ‘Tis the season of the backyard barbecue! There’s something about grilled meats, veggies and good company that goes especially well with a little easy wine pairing R&D. Beer is the long-hailed, straightforward staple of the summer grill, [...]
Elevate any Champagne stockpile with Champagne Billecart-Salmon, one of the world's most premier and prestigious Champagne houses. Calling yourself a historic, family-owned business is easy... but they have receipts! The birth of Billecart-Salmon began with the marriage between Nicolas François [...]
Looking for easy wines to excite, just in time for springtime? Enter Ant Moore Wines. With a wide selection of sustainably grown, vegan friendly offerings—and not to mention, stunning standout labels—there’s no better time than the present to uncover the [...]
