Articles written by E. David Curiel
All 10 articles written by E. David Curiel
Wine Shops in San Francisco: Five Great Places to Buy a Bottle
Category: California Travel
You're in San Francisco, and don't have time to visit wine country, but want to take a bottle (or six) home with you. Here's a quick guide to some of the best wine shops. more...
A Profile in American Natural Wine: Beyond Organic With Tony Coturri
Category: US Wine
Tucked away in a small corner of Sonoma County, Tony Coturri makes wines naturally. That is, his methods are so old they're new again. more...
Port Backgrounder: A Quick Guide to a Misunderstood Wine
Category: Portuguese Wine/Port
Port, when well made, is among the finest wine experiences to be had. A little knowledge goes a long way in understanding Portugal's contribution to fine wine. more...
Rioja Tasting: Common Threads and Differences in Red Crianzas
Category: Spanish Wine
Delving further into this Spanish wine region, taste what makes a Rioja a Rioja, and one Rioja better than another. more...
Shopping for Old World Wine: A Three Step Wine Shopping Primer and Importer Guide
Category: Old World Wine (general)
So, you want to shop for European wine, but you don't know where to start. Finding a good wine shop and using this quick guide will get you drinking great wine fast! more...
Organic, Biodynamic & L.I.V.E Wine: Certifications for Farmed and Other Specialized or 'Green' Wines
Category: Old World Wine (general)
When it comes to wine, the choice is no longer as simple as organic or not. How to tell the difference between newer certifications. more...
Sales Integrity: Selling Well Without Selling Your Soul
Category: Business Ethics
A great salesperson is an honest one. Contrary to all stereotypes, sales is a profession where integrity counts. You can sell well without selling out. more...
Fine Port: Getting to Know the Better Side of Portugal’s Best Wine
Category: Portuguese Wine/Port
Port is best experienced with a little age. Ageing in cask or bottle? This turns out to be the biggest question. Both examples of Portugal's fine wine are worth the time. more...
Discovering Sherry: Introducing Spain’s Finest Wine
Category: Spanish Wine
Forget grandma's Harvey's Bristol Cream. Investigate Spain's open secret and discover what wine geeks have long known: dry Sherry is cool. more...
Exploring the Rioja: A Quick Guide to Spain's Most Prominent Wine Region
Category: Spanish Wine
Ever been curious about wines from Spain? The Rioja is the place to start. Luxurious reds predominate in this best-known Spanish region, and excellent values still exist. more...
