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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 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?