Enobytes

When it comes to learning about grape varieties, it is hard to find an educational tool that kicks butt. Sure, there are many great books to get the job done, but sometimes adding a web interface and some audio can take it from dreary to delightful. Take the Wines of Portugal site. They have a [...]

Read the full story

Every now and then, a book is good enough to share with friends. Wine & War: The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France’s Greatest Treasure is one of those books. So, I offer this brief review. Near the end of World War II, Maurice Drouhin hid for six months in the cellars beneath [...]

Read the full story

As far as wine books go, I’m usually not a fan of wine and food pairing books nor am I enthused by publications that focus on location specific regions but I came across a few you might want to check out. I mean, as far as food and wine pairing books go, most of them [...]

Read the full story

Many who love wine dream of abandoning their 9-5 day job in hopes of buying a winery or growing their own grapes. Who can blame someone for wanting to experience a quintessential lifestyle mesmerized by picturesque landscapes of a well-groomed vineyard harmonized with an enduring peacefulness that encapsulates the land.

Read the full story