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First Act This story takes place at different times and places.  This is the first act: We were three wine correspondents from France, Italy and the United States, touring the Palatinate region, led by Erika, who years back had been...

Tequila and Mezcal go out to conquer the world.  A new, worldwide revolution is under way from Mexico.  It points out the habits of urban culture in the Twenty First Century, and comes from afar, although Tequila’s denomination of origin...

There is nothing in this well but wind I’m drunk again on the wine of love- Winebringer, bring more wine! And fill up my cup, for without wine this Party will be no fun.  hafiz (1326-1390)  Persian poet   Dear...

One wants to know and fast, especially if one has been commissioned to buy some bottles for a get-together among friends, colleagues or one’s couple. Which is the most famous White Wine based on a Star Grape? Which is the...

With the onset of the Twenty First Century, the old, traditional bar has come to an end.  I you have one from the Twentieth Century, check your bottles.  You’ll probably have to get new things.  You obviously consider bottles with...

First Key The Golden Rule doesn’t exist In recent years both wine and cheese have changed greatly.The trend today is towards white wine as a replacement of red wine with cheese, especially if it has an even, soft white texture.Until...

It’s becoming a favorite on the red carpet runways where until recently it was mentioned only at the end. Some years back, in 2001, the expert, Dave Broom had already remarked that: “Rum is the forgotten distillate.”  This Scottish writer...

Let Us Begin With The Origins Of Wine… Although There Is No Exact Record Detailing The Origins Of Wine It Is Said That Early Civilizations Made Wine From Wild Fruits, Berries And Wild Grapes.  Archaeological Evidence Suggests That Grape Cultivation...