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.
3 Ways to Learn about Italian Wine
Can a Sommelier Focused Website Help You Learn Wine?
The Guild of Sommeliers has exciting free resources.
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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
Wine Science: Is this the only book you need about grape growing and wine making? 3/18/20
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Do you love Red Wine? You will love this informative book!3/17/20
Can you train yourself to taste wine blind? 3/16/20
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
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
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
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
Exciting new resource for wine lovers 1/6/20
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 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 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
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