Author Archives: Judia Black
Sag Harbor Video Documentary
The OWN Network documentary Sag Harbor explores one of America’s most exclusive and historically significant African-American beach communities.…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: Summer Sparkling Wines
A primer on sparkling wines tasting 3 different styles of sparkling wine from 3 different wine regions.…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: Sangiovese
“No grape brings more joy or more pain. It demands the best man and nature can give and that’s what makes it so exceptional.” – Carlo Ferrini A primer on how to enjoy Sangiovese, Tuscany’s primary and most widely-planted grape variety…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: Summer Reds
A discussion of 3 value red wines to enjoy during the summer and how the type of grape and region in which it is grown, along with winemaking technique influences what foods to pair with it.…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: Summer Rosés
A primer on rose’ wines tasting 3 different styles of rose’ from 3 different wine regions.…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: Summer Whites
A discussion of 3 different styles of summer white wines under $20 a bottle made from different grapes and different wine regions…read more
Divino Tuscany 2012
In May 2012, I accompanied James Suckling, “an American wine and cigar critic and former Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator as well as European Editor of Cigar Aficionado,” along with his Divino Tuscany team, in Florence and Tuscany, for an unforgettable 4-day weekend of wine, music and gastronomy. A flyer that…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: The Palate
A primer on how to appreciate wine using the senses of taste and texture (i.e., touch)…read more
How to Enjoy Wine: The Nose
A primer on how to appreciate wine using the sense of smell and association…read more
It’s Not A Fourth of July Celebration Without ___________?
It’s almost July 4th, that time of year when folks like to chill and grill! What do you consider to be the top 4 essential foods to have at a 4th of July barbecue? According to USA Today, here’s the list: Hot Dogs Hamburgers Chicken Wings Potato Salad Followed by cupcakes, ribs, baked beans, corn…read more