ARTICLES
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Are Our Standards Too Low? (Longlisted for the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards 2026)
In what can only be considered a serious blow to global wine communication standards, my book How to WIN at Wine: A Practical Playbook for Getting Maximum Enjoyment from Every…
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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,…
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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…
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Southern Hills (Tasting Abruzzo Diversity at Philly’s Le Virtù)
Back in October (yeah, yeah, I know, I KNOW…) I was invited to attend a media lunch at Philly’s excellent Le Virtù, focusing on the diversity of wines from Italy’s…