Why the Finger Lakes Is Becoming the Capital of Cider
My travel feature in Travel + Leisure on the Finger Lakes cider trail.
The Best Wine Books Are Not Always About Wine
Accolades for The Cider Revival in The New York Times.
Vermont Beer Crawl
Is the Green Mountain state becoming the Napa Valley of craft brew? My journey in the Washington Post Magazine.
Cider House Rules
In Spanish Basque Country, sampling cider and an ancient ritual. From the New York Times Travel section.
How Sweet It Isn’t
Cidermakers work to fight the misconception that cider is not dry, in the Washington Post.
Cider Moves Beyond the Apple
How some cider producers are taking a wine-based approach, with pears and other fruit. In the New York Times.
Excerpt from THE CIDER REVIVAL
Excerpt from my book, named a “Best Wine Book” in 2019 by The New York Times.
Think you know what cider is?
At Cider Con, I learned that you’re probably wrong. My report in the Washington Post.
Beer Cocktails
A new wave of beer experimentation goes well beyond the boilermaker. In the Washington Post.
The Wine of Beers
Saison: a beer even a wine snob could love. From my SF Chronicle column.
We’ll Always Have Germany
Contrary to popular belief, the sky is not falling on German beers. From my SF Chronicle column.
Mexican beer’s best asset? Nostalgia
What does anyone look for in a Mexican beer anyway? From my SF Chronicle column.
Summer Ales
Just enjoy them while they last. From my SF Chronicle column.
Cider for Summer
Ditch the Skinny Margarita for a refreshing dry cider.
Against the Grain
The elusive flavor of gluten-free beer. From my SF Chronicle column.
Thirsty for witbier?
You’re living in Blue Moon’s world. From my SF Chronicle column.
As an Alternative to Wine, Think Cider
Real beer lovers may not give up their suds for the apple stuff, but wine drinkers should.