Wine Education and Tips
Biodynamic farming uses lunar cycles and celestial rhythms in agriculture. From Steiner's 1924 Agricultural Course to the Demeter certification — learn how it differs from organic wine and how to enjoy it in Japan.
Acidity in wine is the refreshing quality that makes your mouth water and cleans your...
When Phoenician ships dropped anchor in a Sicilian harbor around the 9th century BC, they...
A complete guide to wine minerality: what it actually is (and is not), which regions produce the most mineral-driven wines, and why Japan's seafood culture makes mineral whites a natural match.
A complete guide to bio wine and organic wine — what the labels mean, how they differ from natural wine, and why Sicily has become the world's most important organic wine region. Plus food pairings and tips for enjoying bio wine at the Japanese table.
Orange wine is white wine fermented with its grape skins, producing amber hues and rich complexity. From the ramato tradition of Friuli to the modern natural wine movement, an Italian sommelier breaks down the world of skin-contact wine.