A Primer on Wine Tasting

Wine tasting and the wine talk that goes with it strikes many as silly and snobbish. It deserves a better reputation: There’s real insight and knowledge to be gained through thoughtful tasting. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when tasting, as opposed to drinking. The idea that … Read More

Why Scotch Whiskies Differ

The folklore and heritage of Scotch whisky are as rich as a highland bog. This is the first of many Wyres to explore this magnificent drink. We start with this interesting fact: all Scotch whiskies are made the same way. Yet, they’re remarkably different in taste, colour and even viscosity. … Read More

Aglianico: Greece’s Underappreciated Grape

Oddly, one of Greece’s greatest ancient grape varieties is hardly cultivated or known in that country today – it’s called Aglianico, a name thought to be a corruption of “Ellenico” or the “Greek one”. It’s pronounced “allianico”. Southern Italy – where Aglianico is now and was even then at home … Read More

Grow a Moustache for Cancer

Introducing Movember: Grow a moustache to fight cancer XYYZ invites members like you to participate in Movember, a fundraiser to fight something we should all be concerned about — cancers of the testicles and prostate. Here’s the idea: in November you grow a moustache and have friends, co-workers and family … Read More

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