Grape harvest
A New Wine Part 2
The 2022 harvest was going to be more important than usual: I had convinced the owners of a small, high vineyard outside of Florence to
December 1, 2022
Blog
Grape harvest
A New Wine Part I
At a brunch party a few weeks ago, a friend said: “Here’s a question I don’t get to ask many people: How was the harvest?” The
November 23, 2022
Olive cultivation
Ah Bruschetta!
How can anything be “extra virgin”? An olive either has or has not been pressed. In fact, nobody in Tuscany talks about “virgin” olive oil.
October 26, 2022
Tuscan wines
Ode To A Young Sommelier
Last Friday, with a family birthday to celebrate, our old kitchen removed and the new one not yet installed, we reserved a table at a
August 29, 2022
Grape harvest
Smelling the Roses
Whether for reasons of upbringing, experience or temperament, I am always striving—to think up and take on projects, formulate plans, aim for change; grow and
June 23, 2022
Tuscan wines
Wine Chat
I spent this past Monday, a holiday known as “Pasquetta” or “little Easter” in Italy, with friends in Siena, chatting over a long lunch to
April 20, 2022
