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Judgement Before the Applause
On May 24, 1976, a blind wine tasting in Paris quietly altered the course of wine history. Judged by France’s most respected palates, California wines stood anonymously beside Burgundy and Bordeaux—and prevailed. This is the factual, human story of that day: who was there, what was poured, and why the result still matters before we consider what came after.
Coffee, Unrushed
Coffee rewards intention, not speed.
From roast development to brewing method, this essay explores how extraction, temperature, and timing shape flavor—and why the first sip should never be rushed.
After the Cork
By the time a bottle is opened, most of its story is already decided. This essay explores how wine closures quietly shape what’s in the glass long before the first sip.
Before the First Sip
Before the first sip of wine, there is a pause—a small ritual that sets the tone for everything that follows. This essay explores why the wine key still matters, how tools evolved to respect age and fragility, and why anticipation should never be rushed.
When the Vines Go Quiet
Wine is drinking less — and listening more. From Napa to Bordeaux, grapes are being left on the vine as culture, economics, and ritual shift. A quiet reckoning unfolds in the vineyard.
The Shape of Experience
Taste is not a fixed truth — it’s an interpretation. From the shape of a glass to the room we sit in and the moment we choose to pause, how we experience a drink is shaped by far more than what’s poured.
The Bloody Mary
A Foodie deep dive into the Bloody Mary—its origins, the Caesar, regional expressions, and what separates truly great versions from forgettable ones.
The Quiet Rise of the Mocktail
A Foodie deep dive into the rise of mocktails—exploring their history, evolution, garnishes, and recipes that treat zero-proof drinks with intention.
The Quiet Revolution of Sake — From Tradition to Transformation
Japan’s brewers are rewriting the rules — and the results are quietly extraordinary.
Liquid Bread, Island Soul — How Craft Beer Found Its Voice in Hawai‘i
From ancient “liquid bread” to the modern craft movement, discover how beer evolved from sustenance to art — and how Hawai‘i, led by Kona Brewing’s Liquid Aloha, found its own voice in the glass.
How a Master Somm Tastes Wine
How do master sommeliers decode a wine from sight to finish — even identifying vineyard and vintage? Discover the science, discipline, and poetry behind blind tasting, and one unforgettable night at Honolua Bay.
A River Runs Through It — The Divided Heart of Bordeaux
Across Bordeaux, a river divides more than geography — it separates philosophies of patience and pleasure. Discover how soil, grape, and mindset shape two banks that speak the same language in different tones.
Character in the Glass — A Journey Through Whisky, Whiskey, and the Culture They Distill
Whisky or whiskey — the letter that divides them reveals entire worlds of craft, climate, and character. From the Scottish Highlands to the hills of Kentucky, every pour tells its own story of time, taste, and tradition.
The Tastevin: The Shimmering Cup that Once Held the World’s Wine to the Light
Before the crystal stem and the swirling glass, there was the tastevin — a shallow silver cup that captured candlelight and revealed a wine’s secrets. Once essential to Burgundy’s cellars, it now gleams as a symbol of heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring ritual of taste.
Does a Sommelier Need to be Certified to Earn Credibility?
Sommeliers are storytellers in a glass — curators of memory, tradition, and discovery. But do they need certification to earn respect?
🥂 Summer Sips: Wines Worth Slowing Down For
When the evenings stretch long and laughter replaces the playlist, these are the wines that belong on your table — bright, playful, and perfectly chilled.