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Long Live 'La Hora del Vermut'

Day drinking vermouth in Barcelona is one of the world's great pleasures. Plus: Spanish vermouths to seek out.

20 hrs ago •

At Long Last, a True Sherry Renaissance

After decades of decline, a new wave of winemaking emerges in Jerez.

Dec 5 •

Cheese + Grappa, or The End of Pairing

What Spotify Wrapped can and cannot tell us about taste and the ineffable.

Dec 1 •

November 2023

Cava Drama, Black Friday, Corrections, and Sparkling Wine For The Holiday

Whether it's Cava or some other name, I'm recommending quality sparkling wine from Catalonia for Thanksgiving.

Nov 21 •

A Basque Country Cider Tour

Sidra season in Spain is just around the corner. Here are my travel tips.

Nov 14 •

Is Armagnac The New Bourbon? Or Is It The New Mezcal?

An exercise in reading beyond the headline. Plus, my picks and tasting notes on 16 bottles for your holiday splurge.

Nov 10 •

This Is Barrel Hunting Season

If you've been interested in seeing what high-end brandy is all about, it's time for a holiday splurge.

Nov 8 •

Grüner Veltliner Is Comfort Food

Thoughts on chicken paprikash, autumn, and the cold November rain.

Nov 1 •

October 2023

My Barcelona Wine Bar Crawl

How to avoid the crowds and find great new-wave wine in the beloved city. Along with some recommended bottles from Catalonia.

Oct 27 •

"We Need to Destroy This System and Start Over": Crisis and Opportunity in Rioja

As Rioja faces serious problems, a new generation is reshaping Spain's most famous wine.

Oct 25 •

There Are Now Six Basic Tastes. And The Newest One Is A Nightmare For Some.

Along with news of the world's creeping neo-prohibition and my life in heavy metal.

Oct 20 •

Is It Finally Time For A New Wine Education?

The tide is already shifting, and how we learn about wine needs to shift too.

Oct 17 •

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