
A New Wine Part 3
Going into the 2022 harvest, I was hopeful: my faith in the capacity of the old vines in my own vineyard to produce flavorful, evenly
Going into the 2022 harvest, I was hopeful: my faith in the capacity of the old vines in my own vineyard to produce flavorful, evenly
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
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?”
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.
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
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