I’ve never been much of a St. Patrick’s Day fan. As a kid, I would always forget to wear green and inevitably someone would pinch
Saint Helena: Distinguishing a Napa Floor AVA
One of the criticisms of Napa Valley is that its sub-AVAs are more marketing than anything else, and don’t really tell a consumer anything additionally
Just Shut Up and Enjoy the Wine
I know a little bit about wine — more than some, less than others. But I try (honestly, I do) not to vomit everything I
The Fiasco of Chianti
When I was young, my parents were super fond of an Italian restaurant in Washington, DC called Luigis. The restaurant opened in 1943 and closed
Some of that Muskrat Wine
Part of my job in the retail wine industry is to translate what people say into what they actually mean. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes frustrating,
Hey, You Got Bourbon in my Wine!
Working in the wine retail industry is a priceless learning experience. I totally get now why you can’t even apply to the Master of Wine
