Thinking About Drinking
Tucked into the lively La Cosecha market in D.C.’s Union Market District, Grand Cata is a small but mighty portal into wine from South America (and beyond). With curated selections from Argentina to the Canary Islands, and a heart for…
One of the most common questions I get is: What’s the difference between a grape and a varietal? Spoiler: they’re related, but not quite the same.
Rhône Valley wines bring depth and diversity without shouting for attention. Think Chloë Sevigny: stylish without trying, and the kind of cool that can’t be manufactured.
If you’ve ever taken a sip of wine and thought wait, is that… salt?, you’re not imagining it. Saline (or salty) notes can show up in certain wines, adding a savory, mouthwatering edge that makes them incredibly food-friendly and a…
When you think of Cinco de Mayo, odds are your mind goes straight to tacos, margaritas, and mariachi music. But there’s another reason to raise a glass today—Mexico’s vibrant and growing wine scene.
Meet Gewürztraminer—the floral wine with a name that sounds like a sneeze (from all the sweet florals packed into her nose) and a personality that wears florals, glitter, and loads of perfume. If you haven’t tried this fragrant white yet, it’s time to try her on.
If Bordeaux is the bold, structured power suit of French wine, Burgundy is its effortlessly chic silk blouse—elegant, a little bit delicate, and easy to dress up or down. Before the designer labels and cult followings, Burgundy’s wine story was…
Come April, D.C.is home to white cherry blossoms, pink magnolias, purple azaleas and wisteria, and delicate dogwoods. It's hell for allergies, but heaven for the eyes—and evocative of those special wines that are a bouquet in a glass.
The Willamette Valley is lush and dreamy, and it’s quietly turning out some of the most gorgeous wines in the country. If you love Pinot Noir, you've probably already had a Willamette moment. Still, this valley has lots more to offer—think delicate whites, cool-climate growing, and some seriously passionate producers doing beautiful things.