Stone cities, stone Etruscan tombs, and vineyards bursting from soil of broken stone. The slightly porous … Wine from a stone: Sassotondo thrives on tufoRead more
Author: David
Before he was a food and travel writer, David Lyon was a commercial fisherman, a line cook, a poet, and a sometimes teacher of writing and cooking.
Maremma Toscana DOC: Tuscany’s next great wines
Every wine lover knows Tuscany. Most of us cut our teeth on Chianti Classico, grew up … Maremma Toscana DOC: Tuscany’s next great winesRead more
Fomenting a wine revolution close to the Liberty Bell
Serious modern winemaking took root several decades ago in Pennsylvania, but a handful of small wineries … Fomenting a wine revolution close to the Liberty BellRead more
Fine wines in horse-and-buggy Lancaster County
While you’re as likely to get stuck behind a horse-drawn buggy as a tractor on Lancaster … Fine wines in horse-and-buggy Lancaster CountyRead more
Pennsylvania wine begins to hit its stride
William Penn must be smiling somewhere. With more optimism than horticultural knowhow, the Quaker son of … Pennsylvania wine begins to hit its strideRead more
Stylish La Diosa Cellars blends wine, tapas, and music
The marvelously outlandish Frida Kahlo homage décor might tip you off that Sylvia McPherson was an … Stylish La Diosa Cellars blends wine, tapas, and musicRead more
Sipping tips from the Texas High Plains AVA
Here’s hoping that Texas wines get a boost from the recent nomination of Kim McPherson for … Sipping tips from the Texas High Plains AVARead more
Eat like a cowboy at Lubbock’s National Cowboy Symposium
To cut to the chase, “eating like a cowboy” means chicken-fried steak. It’s practically the national … Eat like a cowboy at Lubbock’s National Cowboy SymposiumRead more
Barbecue good enough for a Texas Tech tailgate
I went to Lubbock, Texas, last fall for Buddy Holly’s birthday (September 7) in his home … Barbecue good enough for a Texas Tech tailgateRead more
Getting a handle on premium Chilean wines
My understanding of Chilean wine has been minimal. Exposed largely to inexpensive Cabernets and Sauvignon Blanc, … Getting a handle on premium Chilean winesRead more