#wine-culture

#wine-culture

"Wine can feel intimidating and exclusive. We are intentional about creating moments and a general experience that replaces [intimidation] with approachability, accessibility, and joy."

In daily life, you're much more likely to hear its colloquial form to complain about wine - the casual use of piquette in French is most similar to the British English term 'plonk' for cheap wine.

"What about someone raised in a place that has 10 different types of bananas, all of which taste completely differently, or 20 types of citrus?" wonders Adam Casto.

Greater Boston boasts a thriving wine culture featuring intimate wine bars and restaurants with extensive selections, ensuring a dynamic experience for wine enthusiasts.

Natural wines are produced with minimal human intervention. The grapes are generally grown organically, and the winemaking process eschews additives, commercial yeasts and excessive sulfites.

"Giving somebody a funky bottle of orange wine might be interesting, but I think you want to give something that you know they'll like."

"I've been part of this since year one when Mayor [Richard M.] Daley made Chicago Gourmet his initiative. A relaxed atmosphere reflects changes in the wine industry, appealing to younger consumers seeking creativity and warmth in wine experiences."

"Once upon a time, rosé wines had a terrible reputation as sweet drinks reserved for our dear old grandmas... the mainstream has embraced them."