Peter Dow’s legacy: Nebbiolo in WA, Café Juanita & Cavatappi
Peter Dow’s imprint on Washington wine runs deep—from Café Juanita to Cavatappi, Red Willow Nebbiolo, and pioneering Syrah. A life well poured. Remembered at 80.
Restaurant Wine Etiquette: Should You Taste the Sample Pour?
Unsure about tasting that sample pour? Here’s why servers present the bottle, when it’s fine to skip the sip, and how to ask for a somm check.
Italian Wine Highlights: Kerner, Garda DOC, and Burgundy Study
From Alto Adige’s Kerner to Garda DOC’s low-alcohol push, Susannah’s 2025 highlights span brand ambassadorship, teaching Gen Z, and diving deep into Burgundy.
Bordeaux’s Breaking Point: Small Growers Struggle as Tech Emerges
Bordeaux faces crushing realities for small growers, from debt and demand shifts to mental health strains, while vineyard tech and pop culture reshape the wine world.
Skyaasen’s Elegant Aligoté: A Micro-Négociant in Meursault, Burgundy
A first look at Skyaasen, a micro‑négociant in Meursault. Winehog finds the 2024 Aligoté crisp and refined, with Bouzeron balanced. Context and pairings inside.
Restaurant Wine Etiquette: Sample Pour, Sniff, Trust the Somm
Do you have to approve the sample pour? Dr. Vinny says sniff for flaws, trust the somm, and stay relaxed. Here's how to handle it like a pro.
Peter Dow’s Legacy: Nebbiolo and the Rise of Washington Wine
Peter Dow’s rare triple-threat career shaped Washington wine. From Café Juanita to Nebbiolo at Red Willow, his imprint endures—and still guides what we drink.
From Kerner to Garda DOC: Susannah’s 2025 Wine Highlights, Trends
A laid-back look at Susannah’s 2025 wine highlights: Kerner love, Garda DOC’s low-alcohol move, Italian co-ops, teaching Gen Z, and Burgundy study vibes.
Bordeaux at Breaking Point: Small Growers Face Harsh Realities
Bordeaux’s small growers face brutal economics and heartbreaking headlines. Context on region, style, tech, and why it matters for your glass.
Skyaasen’s Aligoté shows Meursault finesse from a new négociant
Skyaasen, a micro-négociant in Meursault, shines in Steen Öhman’s notes on two Aligoté 2024s—elegant, crisp, refined, and quietly decadent.