wine publications
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Moving Beyond Malbec for Tasting Panel Magazine
It is with greatest pleasure that I can report that my first piece for Tasting Panel magazine is now available in the May/June 2026 issue. The article highlights the recent work of Luigi Bosca, a South American producer whose forward thinking and keen business acumen…
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Caught SOMMwhere in England (Tasting Hambledon Sparklers for SOMM Journal)
I’m happy to report that my latest contribution to SOMM Journal is now available, included in the Spring 2026 issue. The article focuses on English sparkling wine producer Hambledon Vineyard, so it has some cool-kid cred factor to it because, well, British bubbles. It also…
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More Big News: Now Contributing to Tasting Panel & SOMM Journal
More big news for The Dude, folks! I’m happy to report that I will be a contributor to two U.S.-based wine magazines: The Tasting Panel and The SOMM Journal (longtime 1WD readers might recall that I first penned an article for the then-recently-rebranded SOMM Journal…
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Campanilismo in the Glass: Touring Central Italy for Cristaldi & Co.
A quick note to let you know that my inaugural piece for Cristaldi & Co. is now live, focusing on four producers that I visited in Central Italy (via media tour) in the Fall of 2025. It was a fantastic jaunt, with great food and…
