Your Palate
Cents and Scents Make Sense
Whether you spend a little or a lot, the wine in your glass reflects decisions made long before it reaches the shelf and its cost is indicative of that. Brian Henderson of JP's Wine & Spirits shares some of the factors involved in wine pricing.
Et Tu, Brut…Eh?
In the world of sparkling wine, dosage is one of those quietly influential details that shape the final hurrah far more than most drinkers realize. Advanced Sommelier Brian Henderson breaks down this sweetening process and categories of brut.
Dropping Acid…Knowledge, That Is
Our favorite savvy somm Brian Henderson talks acidity--the architecture of wine. "It's the hidden frame beneath the world’s greatest bottles, the structural beam that holds everything upright while the flashier elements get all the attention."
Serendipity of the Sea
Brian Henderson explains how an important chapter in fortified wine history unfolded nearby in coastal Georgia. Madeira filled the crystal decanters of the Founding Fathers, fueled the engines of revolution, and defined the social fabric of the South
Resilience Discovered in American Roots
Sommelier Brian Henderson of JP's Wine & Spirits shares the tale of a tiny inspect from the United States that turned the European wine world upside down and how American roots saved the day.
The Oak Effect
Our savvy sommelier Brian Henderson of JP's Wine & Spirits enlightens us about another kind of spirit this month: the ghosts of the forest that you'll find in barrels who make their way into the flavor of the wine.
Vintage and Variation
Vintage simply refers to the year the grapes were harvested, but is it truly important? Our favorite wine nerd, Advanced Sommelier Brian Henderson of JP's Wine & Spirits, shares how vintage can affect the taste and value of your wine.
Red, Red, Wine
Our favorite wine nerd, Advanced Sommelier Brian Henderson of JP's, talks about suspiciously dark red wines and being "Mega Purpled." Spotting additives used for wine coloration isn't always straightforward, but here's some knowledge to help.
Old Beginnings
As we welcome a new year, it seems like the perfect time to revisit the beginnings of wine. Our favorite "wine nerd," Advanced Sommelier Brian Henderson takes us from 6000 BCE to the present
Cookies for St. Nick
Our holiday issue wouldn’t be complete without Christmas cookie recipes. Here are a couple that celebrate the flavors of the season. They make enough for holiday platters and cookie exchanges too.
