Wine. Flowers. The Art of Living Well.
“Other alcoholic drinks are fine, but wine always leaves me with a splitting headache.” A close friend said this to me years ago, back when I was still studying for my wine certification. She grew up in one of Europe's great wine regions but now works in the U.S. tech industry. We first met in... Continue Reading →
When we think of floral aromas in wine, white wines get all the credit. Their florals are bright and immediate, easy to catch right from the first pour. Red wine is different. Its floral aromas sit layered beneath dark fruit, spice, and earth — subtle, yet entirely worth seeking out. Having spent years working with... Continue Reading →
Something has been shifting on restaurant wine lists, and I've been watching it happen. Chillable reds, once a niche choice, are now turning heads at the table. Not long ago, wine culture revolved around patience. You bought a serious red, stored it, waited years, and opened it on a milestone. The wine demanded reverence. And,... Continue Reading →