Why has Barbera wine from Piedmont changed so drastically in recent years?
The unfortunate alcoholization of Barbera, and an AI adventure.
Finding Friulano: an International Journey
Finally giving Friulano the attention it deserves, and falling into the murkiness of vine history.
Sicily, in a Single Glass
This wine personifies the Mediterranean zone
Mike on Italian Wine Podcast, Redux
Listen to my 2nd stint on the Italian Wine Podcast
Everybody Needs More Frappato in Their Lives
Sicily’s light-hearted red grape Frappato is perfect for summer… or anytime.
Is This the Ultimate Summer Red?
Alto Adige’s Schiava (aka Vernatsch) defines the category between red and rose
Mike at Wine2Wine 2021
Speaking at the wine business conference in Verona
Chianti: The Myth of the Famous Ricasoli “Recipe”
Learn which Chianti contribution the Iron Baron should really be celebrated for
Chianti: Why Are There Two DOCG Regions?
What exactly is the difference between Chianti and Chianti Classico?
A Taste of the Lost Pennsylvania Grape
Presenting Lost Mount Penn to a local food history group
Montecucco: Proof Value Still Exists in Tuscany
This alternative Tuscan region for Sangiovese is worth knowing
The PA Wine Industry’s Next Big Thing
Lesser-known grapes are thriving in Pennsylvania.
A Visit to PA Eats
The one where I film some recipe videos to promote my latest book.
Book “Tour”
Ok, so it wasn’t much of a tour. But I did speak about my book Lost Mount Penn at the […]
Book: Lost Mount Penn
Discover Pennsylvania’s Lost Food & Wine Culture!
Teaching Wine at WAID?! in Bryn Mawr
I’ve been teaching at WAID?! since 2019.