The Other Tuscany

The Other Tuscany

When we think of Tuscany, the image that often comes to mind is the beautiful hill country, graced with vineyards, villages, and farms. We think of the cathedrals and Renaissance art of Florence, the medieval walls and ramparts of Sienna, and the Leaning Tower of...
What is an Orange Wine?

What is an Orange Wine?

What on Earth is Orange Wine? First, let’s get one thing out of the way: Orange wine contains no oranges. You probably haven’t heard much about it, because it’s a wine that’s tricky to make, and it’s just beginning to make a comeback...
Dry Farm Wines

Dry Farm Wines

Most of us are thinking more about where our foods come from. We’ve read the headlines about glyphosate being linked to cancer and know it makes a difference when we eat the cleanest foods possible. But do we carry those standards over to the wines we drink and think...
The Magic of Oak

The Magic of Oak

When we think of the cellar in a winery and imagine vintage upon vintage of lovely wine aging and refining itself, a clear image comes to mind: oak barrels. The image is so pervasive that some people are surprised to learn of the role of other methods such as...

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