Thinking About Drinking
Ever read a wine description that sounds like a perfume counter crossed with a farmers market? “Notes of blackberry and vanilla with hints of leather and tobacco.” Like, are we drinking wine or opening a vintage trunk in a berry…
Short answer: Nope! Most wines are perfectly happy going straight from bottle to glass. But some wines? They’re basically begging for a little breathing room before showtime. Let’s break down when decanting actually matters, when it’s just extra, and what…
Libra season arrives with the autumn equinox—a perfect balance of light and dark, day and night. The Sun enters Libra on September 23, bringing a shift from Virgo's meticulous harvest to the art of pairing, blending, and savoring what we've gathered. This is the season when grapes become wine, when solo work transforms into collaboration, and when we remember that beauty is best when shared. This month isn't about forced harmony—it's about the honest work of finding balance through negotiation, compromise, and the courage to speak your truth beautifully. Like a perfectly balanced wine, Libra season reminds us that elegance requires structure, sweetness needs acidity, and the most memorable moments come from knowing when to soften and when to stand firm.
Everything you need to know about cooking with wine—from which bottles to buy to whether that fancy Burgundy is actually worth pouring in your pasta sauce We’ve all been there: standing in the kitchen, recipe calling for “1/2 cup dry…
After three days and nine wineries, here's what I learned: Seneca Lake is seriously underrated. The quality-to-price ratio here is insane compared to California wine country. You're getting world-class Rieslings, elegant Cab Francs, and thoughtful winemaking at prices that won't make you cry when you check your bank account.
Riesling is the star, but don't sleep on Cab Franc. Every winery had at least one Cab Franc that made me rethink everything I thought I knew about this grape. It thrives here.