The Man Who Helped Put Jersey Wineries on the Map
Rutgers researcher Gary Pavlis has long been the Garden State’s go-to grape guy.
New Jersey Monthly
Second Acts
A variety of career trajectories can lead to wine. I showcase the stories of five winemakers, importers, and retailers and the paths that brought them to their calling.
Wine Enthusiast
It’s Time to Try Piquette
It’s a wine-like spritzer, and though it’s just catching on here, piquette is a traditional beverage that may be as old as wine itself.
New Jersey Monthly
The Hybrid Grapes Creating a New Future for Rosé
For refreshing, summer-friendly rosés, these producers use grapes like Chambourcin, Marquette and Frontenac Gris.
Wine Enthusiast
At Height of Tourism Season, Shore Breweries Are Anxious to Fully Reopen
In the meantime, many are now offering outdoor seating and open-air tastings in addition to delivery and curbside pickup.
New Jersey Monthly
A Beginner’s Guide to Hybrid Grapes
Here’s a guide to some of the most common hybrid grapes and the regions that make unique, compelling wines with them.
Wine Enthusiast
How the Drinks Industry Is Adapting to the Pandemic
Alcohol producers have pivoted to hand-sanitizer production and expanded home delivery—much to customers’ relief.
New Jersey Monthly
It’s Time to Celebrate Young Wines
There’s always a place for ageworthy bottles, but something can be said for young wines that are ready to drink right away.
Wine Enthusiast
A Quick Guide to Field Blends
Most blended wines today are made from grapes grown in variety-specific sites. But not all blends are produced this way.
Wine Enthusiast
Must, Married
Four American wine-cider hybrids worth seeking out.
Wine Enthusiast
Passing the Smell Test
A short piece about how I turned to an aroma kit to track my growth as a wine taster.
Wine Enthusiast
On the Wellness-ification of Natural Wine
Moving natural wine toward the wellness market — positioning it as more of a lifestyle brand than an alcoholic beverage — is potentially disastrous for wine.
VinePair
Four American Producers Rediscovering White Field Blends
Old World winemakers have long integrated grape varieties within their vineyard sites. Now stateside producers have begun to rediscover the beauty of white field-blend bottlings.
Wine Enthusiast
The 16 Best Breweries in New Jersey 2019
There’s no business like beer business—and it’s booming in New Jersey, which now boasts nearly 100 breweries. Here are the best of the best.
New Jersey Monthly
The Women Leading American Cider Forward
Craft cider has grown exponentially over the past decade, and women are at the forefront of its evolution. Here are seven cidermakers to know.
Wine Enthusiast
Hitting New Jersey’s Wine Trails
You’ll find plenty to sample on these trails, linking some of the state’s top wineries.
New Jersey Monthly
My Smart Car and Me
Without knowing Italian or knowing how to drive stick, I took the scenic route into my wine-writing career.
Wine Enthusiast
Strategies for Selling More Cider by the Bottle
Going beyond glass pours and cans to bring cider to the table.
SevenFifty Daily
Clear Winners
It’s time to learn how to pair spirits like Tequila, arak, shochu and aquavit with your meal.
Wine Enthusiast
NJ’s First Canned Wine Debuts, Just in Time for Summer
Picking up on a national trend, William Heritage Winery calls its canned dry rosé “a beachgoer’s dream come true.”
New Jersey Monthly
An Author’s Journey into the World of Obscure Grapes
Jason Wilson talks about the underappreciated and lesser-known wines that inspired him to write his book, Godforsaken Grapes.
Wine Enthusiast
The Best Red Wine to Drink on the Couch
If you’re going to be like me and drink red wine on your brand new, light-colored couch—and then proceed to spill said wine on said couch—the least you can do is drink light reds.
The Kitchn
Sparkling Wines That Will Uplift Any Occasion
Bottles of bubbly are the hallmark of celebrations, but they don’t always have to be saved for a special occasion.
New Jersey Monthly
The Rise of Rosé
Three newly released wine books explore rosé and show its popularity is here to stay.
New Jersey Monthly
Cheer in the New Year
Good riddance, 2016. Here’s a few bottles of bubbly to welcome 2017 with.
The Record
A New Beaujolais Celebration
Why you should skip the nouveau, and just drink cru.
The Record
Wine Producers, Are Your Voices Being Heard?
A glimpse into 1WineDude’s cellar.
1WineDude.com
A Millennial’s Open Letter to the Wine Industry
I would love your wine…if I could afford it.
1WineDude.com