Forbes Articles Welcome! Below are articles I write for Forbes.com Peak inside one of NYC’s Trendiest Wine Bars A peak inside one of Manhattan’s trendy wine bars. The WSET: Is it Right For You? This article explains the WSET diploma and what is involved. Have you tried the “new” Lambrusco? Lambrusco – in its dry form – is a new sommelier favorite. Click Here for Wine Resources 3 Ways to Learn Italian Wine 3 Ways to Learn about Italian Wine Can a Sommelier Focused Website Help You Learn Wine? The Guild of Sommeliers has exciting free resources. 3 Podcasts for Wine Lovers Love podcasts? Find three of the best here Rose Wine: What is your Tasting Personality? Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW explains the styles of Rose wine. 4/7/20 Bottlerocket: Colorful New Concept in Wine Retail Bottlerocket offers colorful display items that draw the consumer’s eye 3/24/20 Book Review: Wine Science Wine Science: Is this the only book you need about grape growing and wine making? 3/18/20 Click Here to Subscribe to Newsletter Book Review: Red Wine Do you love Red Wine? You will love this informative book!3/17/20 Book Review: Beyond Flavor Can you train yourself to taste wine blind? 3/16/20 Wine All The Time Review of the fun book for 20 somethings, Wine all the Time. 3/15/202 Weekend in Brazil’s Wine Country Curious about Bento Goncalves? 3/11/20 Madrid: Culture, Cocktails, and Hospitality Discover culture, cocktails, and art in Madrid 2/11/20 Bodega Norton of Mendoza Curious about Bodega Norton in Mendoza? 2/10/20 Curious about the Masters of Wine Education Program? Discover the requirements for this exciting wine credential. 2/9/20 Barcelona: Wine Food Fun Find fun things to do in Barcelona this summer. 2/6/20 Spotlight on Hahn Family Wines Hahn Family Wines makes award winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 2/5/20 Wine for Valentine’s Day: Brachetto d’Acqui Brachetto d’Acqui is perfect for Valentine’s Day 2/4/20 Recaredo: Sparkling Wine from Spain Recaredo is a classic sparkling wine from Spain 2/2/20 Visiting the Wine Region of Gevrey-Chambertin Visiting the wine region of Gevrey-Chambertin 1/15/20 Cocktails: Focus on Attractive Presentations Sommelier Sarah Tracey explains the art of attractive cocktails. 1/14/20 Wine Tasting 101 Discover how to taste wine at a wine tasting event. 1/13/20 Visiting Chappellet Winery on Pritchard Hill A visit to this famed winery on Pritchard Hill. 1/12/20 Review: Adventures on the Wine Route Review of Kermit Lynch’s classic book, Adventures on the Wine Route 1/9/20 Review: World Atlas of Wine Exciting new resource for wine lovers 1/6/20 Spotlight on Bordeaux Exciting things to see and do in Bordeaux 1/1/20 Montpellier: Wine, Food, Culture Montpellier guide with wine regions. 12/26/19 Sauternes Wine: Just for Dessert? Can Sauternes be served with dishes other than dessert? 12/25/19 Visiting Beaune During the Hospices de Beaune Weekend Beaune shines during the Hospices de Beaune weekend 12/24/19 Visiting Sancerre, France: Original home of Sauvignon Blanc Curious to discover fun things to do and see in Sancerre? 12/23/19 Wines of the Southwest: The Next New Thing? New quality level for wines of the Southwest. 12/18/19 Wine Scholar Guild: Curious to Taste and Travel While Learning Wine? The Wine Scholar Guild offers visits to wine regions. 12/17/19 Exploring the Wines of Gerard Bertrand Bertrand’s Languedoc biodynamic wines 12/16/19 Spotlight on Emeritus Vineyards The cool Green Valley AVA is perfect for Pinot Noir. 11/11/19 Review of the book Cork Cork Review of the book Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker 11/7/19 Nizza DOCG: The New Barbera DOCG Is Nizza DOCG the home of the best quality Barbera? 11/6/19 Book Review: A Man and His Mountain Story of Jess Jacksons KJ Chardonnay brand. 11/5/19 Curious about the Court of Master Sommelier Credential? The Court of Master Sommelier offers many credentials in wine. 11/4/19 Clare Valley Riesling: A look at the Dry and the Sweet Styles Looking at Riesling’s dry and sweet style of wine 10/28/19 The Society of Wine Educators: For Wine Lovers as Well The Society of Wine Educators May be For You 10/28/19 Curious to discover the “unknown” wine from Piedmont? Love red wines from Piedmont? Grignolino is a wine to try now! 10/22/19 Pairing Wine with Thanksgiving Dinner What wine should you choose for Thanksgiving dinner? 10/8/19 Wine Brand Names For Halloween Fun Looking for some spooky Halloween wine fun? 10/6/19 Review of the MUST Fermenting Ideas Summit Curious about the MUST Fermentation Summit? 11/3/19 Can Introducing the new Three Finger Jack wine from Delicato Family Winery Three Finger Jack – delicious wine with a fabulous story. 10/2/19 Focus on Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley Learn how Dancing Bears Ranch got its name 9/19/19 Focus on Domaine Wachau Focus on Domain Wachau in Austria 9/12/19 Wines of Israel: The Enchanged Forest How can a marginal climate like Israel make quality wines? 9/11/19 Is There a Secret of Pairing Champagne with Cuisine? Considerations when choosing a Champagne 9/9/18 Muscadet: The “Beige Suit” of the Wine World Muscadet: A truly neutral wine? “9/5/19 Focus on Charles Krug Winery Peter Mondavi Jr. took over the Charles Krug Winery in 1943 9/4/19 The Hess Collection: Where Water Turns to Wine The Hess Collection has an amazing history that starts with water 9/3/19 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: Focus on Elk Cove Winery The story of winemaker Adam Campbell and Elk Cove Winery. 8/19/2019 Island Wines: Spotlight on Mallorca Mallorca is the largest island in the Baeleric Islands. 8/13/19 Alsace: The Classic, Yet Somewhat Forgotten, Wine Region Alsace: delicious rich wine for an affordable price.8/12/2019 Txakoli: Effervescent White Wine from the Basque Region of Spain Have you discovered this crisp dry wine from the Basque region of Spain?8/7/19 Opus One: The Perfect Fusion of Napa Valley and Bordeaux? Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild had a dream.8/6/2019 Orcia DOC: The Undiscovered Tuscan DOC Wine Region Can Orcia DOC be the most unique expression of Sangiovese? 8/5/2019 Zonin: An Insider Look at Italy’s Largest Family Owned Winery Discover how Zonin 1821 finds the best wine regions in Italy and the World 8/1/19 Asolo: The Other DOCG Prosecco Have you heard of Asolo DOCG Prosecco?7/24/19 Alicante Bouschet: Can it Succeed as a Single Varietal Wine? Alicante Bouschet is increasingly used to make a single varietal wine. 7/22/1 Wines From Marche: Will They Regain Their Former Fame? Wines from Marche were famous in ancient days – will Verdicchio become popular again? 7/17/19 Chiaretto: The Italian Rosé Wine Discover how the Italian Chiaretto is different from Provence Rosé 7/15/19 Rioja Wine: Will the Tradition Continue? In Rioja, oak-aging wine has always been the highest mark of quality. Will it continue? 7/12/19 Is Oak-Aged Rose Wine Gilding the Lily? Rose wine is delicious all year. Yet when summer turns to fall, explore options. 7/10/19 Fourth of July Wine? Gamay of Course On the Fourth of July, try the softer side of Red Wine – Gamay! 7/1/19 Sicilian Wine: Is There A New Quality Standard? Discover the exciting changes in Sicilian wine via examples from some top producers. 6/20/19 Can You Taste a Champagne House Style? Every Champagne house has a unique “house style.” Discover these considerations. 6/18/19 The Provence LifeStyle: Can you Live it Through Rosé Wine? Discover the magic of rose-colored wine an Englishman seduced by a region. 6/16/19 Chateau Coutet: Tasting the Terroir in Sauternes Do you love sweet wine from Sauternes? Discover the wines of Chateau Coutet. 6/13/19 Love Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay? Meet winemaster Randy Ullom Discover why Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay is such a crowd pleasing favorite. 6/12/19 Sanford & Benedict: Exploring Cool Climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Two men went to Santa Barbara to grow cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 6/4/19 Cahors: The Other Malbec Wine Region Love Malbec? Discover the difference of Malbec from Cahors and Mendoza. 6/3/19