Sforzato
Pow. Pow. Pow. A mouth of wow. A cherry roll-up. Zingy. Fresh and flesh. Ride the wave of Nebbiolo.
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The State of Wine: 2021
The time has come, once more, to revive PurpleMouthed.com. Her spirit has been burning bright since long before the start, however, her day-to-day activity is like that of her founder, Kendal Montgomery: random as fuck. I have a tattoo now, so...
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What I Learned from Sipping with Francis Mahoney
Armed with the patience and perseverance that a poignant Pinot Noir requires, this is the story of Francis Mahoney and his very good life.
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Back to Blogging
This blog has been way too quiet. Sometimes I forget my own advice and fall into the Instagram hole, leaving my original content subject to the whims of Mark Zuckerberg and social media trends.
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The Power of Smell
Aromas are most fascinating, capable of transporting you to moments…to places, people and things. So breathe deep, baby. Enjoy the ride.
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Miskioca — Peruvian Potato Wine
Made from fermented Oca tubers in Peru, Miskioca is potato master Manuel Choqque Bravo's latest innovation. Here's my take on this sweet potato wine.
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Creative Wine Marketing
We can get fresh with wine while effectively delivering a message. Get creative with your wine marketing and capture consumers. Wine doesn't have to be boring.
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The Best Comida Chilena in Guarilihue
Vilma Muñoz makes mouthwatering comida chilena in Guarilihue, Chile. Pair that with her son's delicious Itata Torrontel and you've got a great Chilean experience.
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Travesti: Great Story, Not-So-Great Execution
A wine's name and label need to tell its story and pique interest. The back label needs to expand and seal the deal. And the juice needs to keep me coming back.
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Temecula’s B-Side
In a land where tasting rooms tend to emulate Cracker Barrels and you can find almond-flavored bubbles, Temecula struggles to be taken seriously in the wine world. And if you’d like to continue along this negative, far from novel narrative,...
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