I was interested. The young couple are members of Herkunft Rheinhessen, in which most of the cool young growers are included; they’re in...

If you’re in Germany prospecting, as I was a few years ago, there’s a good chance you end up in Rheinhessen – wondering why you didn’t...

Readers unfamiliar with the basics are invited to examine two of my earlier blog posts, which provide a basic introduction to the region....

A new (shipped in December 2021, received Sept 2022) batch of SchlossGobelsburg has arrived, and tasted - wander on over. I do not intend...

Ethos Priorat Elizabeth Hecker (forward by Andrew Jefford) Two new books landed on my porch the last few days, and they are as different...

If I remember correctly, David Pehu was acquainted with Elisabeth Chartogne, and asked through her whether he could get me samples to...

I pre-ordered this book the very second I learned of its existence. It’s Jefford’s first book since The New France, and it collects...

“Shamelessly” because, you know, reminiscences. Let me show you my vacation pictures! Here’s a totes cute thing my cat did! I have a...

I’ve published tasting sketches from my trip to Germany and Champagne in May, but the real purpose of that trip was sentimental. The...

NEW CHAMPAGNE GLASSES: Laurent Champs knows I like tasting from different glasses, and among the various stems he pulled from his...