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Have a Rice Day

I’m finally writing about sake. Why did it take me so long to write about wine made from rice? Although sake is referred to as “rice wine,” its brewing style more closely resembles beer. Read more

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The kids are alright

Winemaking is difficult. There are many decisions that must be contemplated to make a great wine: What temperature to ferment the grape juice, the size and material of the aging vessel, and the duration of both processes are important. Read more

The more you know

“I hate all Santa Barbara pinot noir.” This is something I overheard recently at an industry tasting — by someone who supposedly knew better than to say something that dogmatic. Read more

Italy’s Oddities

If I gave you a handful of guesses to name the world’s most-grown wine grape, I’d predict it wouldn’t be too long before you mentioned the correct answer: cabernet sauvignon. Read more

Give yourself a break

During the weekend of Sept. 15, some of Hawaii’s most recognizable mixologists and wine professionals convened in San Francisco to help raise money to benefit those affected by the Lahaina wildfires. Read more

Island wines on island time

It’s finally here. After nearly half a year of waiting, which included tastings and meetings, finalizing paperwork, and organizing shipping logistics, I finally got to pop some corks on new discoveries I have been waiting to try for a very long time — and it did not disappoint. Read more

You can’t fake age

The first wine trade show I attended was a trip. The bustling ballroom was packed with the most influential food and beverage professionals in the state. Read more

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