FLX Voices Blog
Bringing you stories of the region’s bounty.
- A Pittsburgh Story.We visited our son in Pittsburgh this past weekend. I’d never been to this western Pennsylvania city until we went… Read more: A Pittsburgh Story.
- The continuing search for knowledge and context.There’s a scene in the original Jaws movie where everyone is fleeing from the water, in fear that a large… Read more: The continuing search for knowledge and context.
- Both Sides Now. Part one: Maloney’s.Give some money to the girl outside, as much as you can spare. C’mon in, have a good time and… Read more: Both Sides Now. Part one: Maloney’s.
- Weathering the Storm.I was a military man, or at least I was in the military, for just under ten years. That’s about… Read more: Weathering the Storm.
- The Tito Telegraph.September 21 update from Tito. For the last few years I’ve been in a constant state of exhaustion. Minus the… Read more: The Tito Telegraph.
- A strong foundation.I wrote about my Finger Lakes wine pyramid theory a couple of weeks ago. I was hesitant to broach the… Read more: A strong foundation.
- Above all, balance.“There’ll be one corporation making one little box. It’ll show you what you want and tell you what you want,… Read more: Above all, balance.
- A Sequel.This post really isn’t about wine, but I don’t have anywhere else to post it, so bear with me. I… Read more: A Sequel.
- Random thoughts from the borderlands.There’s not that many wineries in the Finger Lakes. There, I said it. I know when you’re driving around the… Read more: Random thoughts from the borderlands.
- Fowl play (ode to poulet).“You die twice. When you draw your last breath, and the last time someone utters your name.” – Egyptian proverb.… Read more: Fowl play (ode to poulet).
- A rectangular round table.I’m fascinated with big wooden tables. Always have been. The thought of King Arthur and his knights sitting around a… Read more: A rectangular round table.
- Interview with Craig Hosbach.Here’s a link to latest issue of Finger Lakes Libations. My interview with Craig Hosbach starts on page 3. Check… Read more: Interview with Craig Hosbach.
- A tasteful memory.There’s an alarming vein of memory loss running through my mother’s side of the family. I suppose it could be… Read more: A tasteful memory.
- House Rules:On the eve of my first (non-self) published interview, I thought I would remind myself and others of the rules… Read more: House Rules:
- Spit it out.I don’t typically spit. It’s an embarrassing admission, given that I’ve now passed numerous WSET tasting exams. (Although, I have… Read more: Spit it out.
- Going to the dogs.Friday, March 17th, 2023. St. Patrick’s Day. 11:58pm. I just finished driving up from Pennsylvania in the rain. Much preferable… Read more: Going to the dogs.
- There’s something about Keuka.Here’s a fact that some people find counterintuitive; the Finger Lakes flow north, through various rivers to Lake Ontario and… Read more: There’s something about Keuka.
- A nod to the aged.I love old wines. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before but let me reiterate, I really, really love old wines.… Read more: A nod to the aged.
- More days with Tito.January 3rd, 2023 We didn’t see Tito over the holidays because he is isolating. He’s not going public with the… Read more: More days with Tito.
- Joining the Tribe: A Conversation With Natalee Carroll.Prologue. As I’ve mentioned before, I have mixed feelings about tribalism. From one perspective, there’s nothing more human, more fulfilling,… Read more: Joining the Tribe: A Conversation With Natalee Carroll.