Book Recommendation: Adventures on the Wine Route
Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer’s Tour of France by Kermit Lynch provides an easy to read yet informative look at wine buying in France during the second half of the twentieth century.
Film Recommendation: Tin City
Tin City offers a view of the interconnectedness of winemaking, brew making and distilling in the Tin City area of Paso Robles.
Film Recommendation: A Year in Burgundy
A Year in Burgundy captures the variety and uniqueness of this French wine region by following seven winemaking families over the course of a year in 2011.
Book Recommendation: Technical Texts on Wine
Looking to deep dive into the biology, chemistry, processes and procedures of grape growing and the world of wine? Check out these technical texts for your next in-depth read:
Podcast Recommendation: Texas Under Vine
The Texas Under Vine podcast provides listeners with an in-depth look on the wineries of Texas. Hear straight from the winemakers about their winery including location, wines on offer, property features, recommendations on children and pets, wine club information and a bit of history about each place.
Taste of My Glass - February 2023
Here is a taste of what I’ve been sipping on this month…
Film Recommendation: Wine and War
Wine & War is an engaging documentary about the history and relationship of winemaking and war in Lebanon. From commentary by Lebanese winemakers, global wine experts and the author of the book the movie is based off of, viewers receive a closer look at the interplay between wars, conflict, civil unrest and winemaking in the country and the region.
Book Recommendation: Fun Wine Books
Looking for some fun fiction books about wine? Be informed and entertained with these reads!
Questions to Consider for Your Next Wine Tasting Experience
Each wine tasting experience is unique. Many pieces play a part in how you perceive and enjoy (or not) a particular wine. Whether you are sipping a glass at home, in a restaurant or at a winery, here are some questions to consider about yourself and the wine during your next wine tasting experience!
Podcast Recommendation: The SOMM TV Podcast
The SOMM TV Podcast with Jason Wise provides an authentic, informative and comprehensive conversation around the world of wine, beverages, food and culture.
TV Series Recommendation: The Wine Guys: Grape Escapes
Taking a peek at the business side of wine, The Wine Guys: Grape Escapes follows wine importers Charlie Arturaola (who is a sommelier), Michael Podbere (who has the power of the offer paper), and Chuck Katan (who gets to hold down the office fort) around the world as they visit vineyards, taste wines and make deals to distribute the winery’s bottles.
Podcast Recommendation: A Cork in the Road
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, A Cork in the Road podcast shines a light on the world of wine in Southeast America (and beyond).
Book Recommendation: Voodoo Vintners: Oregon’s Astonishing Biodynamic Winegrowers
Voodoo Vintners: Oregon’s Astonishing Biodynamic Winegrowers by Katherine Cole is a great deep dive into biodynamic farming, Oregon wine growing culture and the pros and cons of the winemaking practice.
Podcast Recommendation: GuildSomm
The GuildSomm podcast provides a rich worldview approach to winemaking, blind tasting and wine regions.
Book Recommendation: Wine: From Grape to Glass
Wine: From Grape to Glass by Jens Priewe takes the complexity of microbiology, chemistry, production procedures and policies of wine making and presents each component in a thorough yet approachable way.
Book Recommendation: Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is an easy to read and engaging overview of the wine basics, winemaking process, and wines from around the world.
Taste of My Glass - December 2022
Here is a taste of what I’ve been sipping on this month…
Film Recommendation: Tin City
Tin City is a deep dive into the history and culture of a winemaking, brew making and distilling area on the south side of Paso Robles, California.