In a time when education and knowledge enhance the understanding, enjoyment and responsible drinking of wine, along comes a step back into the future in Pennslyvania.

Looking for some “unique, terroir-driven wines of extraordinary value” from Spain? Check out the line up of well made wines from small Spanish producers offered by Ole Imports.

The census is coming, the census is coming! Yeah… so why are you spending $125,000,000 to tell me??

Whose interests are the most important? Does it often seem entrenchment is the defining strategy in almost every legislative decision? Regardless of whether it is healthcare or wine, some spark for change while others hark for status quo

Passion for wine? One way to follow up on that passion is to invest in some formal education – learn more about viticulture and vinification, tips on tasting and enjoyment, and where and how the best wines are made.

Do you purchase wine at the best possible price? Are you worried about the survival of small wine industry players? Can you do both?

Wine Scores? Wine Labels? Are these the best criteria when choosing a bottle of wine?

When are “facts” true but somewhat misleading or at the very least, open to interpretation? In a new report by the Marine Institute, the Californian wine industry is depicted as fully owned and controlled by large, global alcohol focused corporations, debunking many hard working, dedicated, tax paying small family wineries, that yes…. do exist.

There are countless reviewers and wine critics rating hundreds if not thousands of wines. Should these ratings be the basis by which you purchase wine or should you ignore them entirely?

Approximately five months have passed since I published the Top 50 Wineries on Twitter in July. What has happened since the first report? New wineries are taking advantage of the medium while the leaders continue to grow!