An Easy to find (ETF) Alternative to Riesling
I firmly believe that wine is best enjoyed when thoughtfully paired with food. When balanced, wine and food pairings can elevate any dining or snacking experience. Meanwhile, some wines are capable of defining a journey—like following a map to the indicated location of treasure. (Enter VERMENTINO, slightly chilled). An arguably indigenous Italian grape, Vementino is…
Easy to Find (ETF) Wines, September 2024
Central Valley Region, Chilean Wines: There is no doubt that coastal regions provide the most stunning, beneficial and desirable locations for grape growing. Considered to be “New World” among wine producing regions, these Chilean expressions are a journey across steep slopes and coastal mountains—sipping from north to south through an oenophile’s paradise. The ripest grapes…
Easy to Find (ETF) Wines, September 2023
The first installment of ETF Wines (not to be confused with exchange-traded funds) is the result of a capricious request; I was asked to guide a casual blind tasting experience as the summer season drew to a close. After visiting South Africa’s Western Cape and Klein Karoo during the spring of 2023, I had already…