Tasting Report Illustration of a wine writer tasting wine with a winemaker in an old wine cellar, by Hernán Sosa

Tasting Reports

Who says wine reports have to be as drab as a Consumer Reports round-up of washers and dryers? These in-depth articles curate the most compelling wines in Italy and across Europe, paired with insights into each wine’s versatility, sense of place, and why it’s worth seeking out. All of it brought to life by graphic icons designed by Hailey Day as well as my fine-art photography.

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Illustration by Hernán Sosa.

Champage glasses ©Kevin Day/Opening a Bottle

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