After reading Stephanie’s article last week, I wanted to go a little deeper, specifically focusing on Chardonnay. Chardonnay is a blank slate when it comes to winemaking techniques and shows…
Once springtime hits and the clock moves an hour forward, most people will grab the old reliable Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio and consume copious amounts on the boat, patio…
Adam Arlen’s first article on Tariffs on European Wine Could Have a Major Impact on American Wallets was published in December 2019. —EH Stafford, Managing Editor If you haven’t been…
In other words: how not to pick a wine for Valentine’s Day weekend Flash back to a few years ago at my previous employer. All the wine directors in the…
There is an ongoing trade war with the EU focused on Airbus. As a result, there is already a 25% tariff on a select segment of European wines. The next…
North Carolina is no longer just scuppernong and muscadine, the sticky sweet wines that NC has been known for many years. Yadkin Valley is the best known region for dry…
It’s finally that time of year when the weather gets cooler, and the family descends to the house for Thanksgiving. With all the different flavors on the table, what wine…
Two weeks ago, our favorite sommelier, Adam Arlen, participated in the second hardest exam on the planet: the Advanced Sommelier Exam held at the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas. Read…
