Traditionally blended in wines across southwestern France, Cabernet Sauvignon is primarily known for its role in the prestigious wines of the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Now, the esteemed grape is grown all over the world, where we see winemakers focus more on single-varietal expressions. This year, we were impressed by the range of unique bottlings …
It took just two words from my friend Luca for me to realize the drinks industry has a thing about big brands. By contrast, the world of food and recipes tends to be more brand-agnostic. Most bakers would agree that toll house cookies can be made with any chocolate chips, not just those from Nestlé. …
Monolithic Makers: How Some Booze Brands Come to Own Their Categories Read More »
This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. The average consumer seldom questions the differences between cheese varieties. Brie is soft. Parmesan and aged Gouda are hard. Some contain streaks of blue mold, …
Why Is Some Cheese Bright Orange? The Answer Lies in 17th-Century Dairy Fraud Read More »
The Tenute Capaldo Group will team up with the archaeological park’s management to create a six-hectare vineyard, which will focus on 100% organic production. The partnership will also build winemaking and ageing facilities, allowing them to conduct a complete production cycle within the archaeological park. The Feudi di San Gregorio winery, which is part of …