Why “Wide Roots”? What are we about, and what does the name mean? Recently, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by my friend, Ami Rose of Ami on Cloud Wine, and it was a chance for me to reflect on the events that led to the formation of our company, and what we’re about….
Category: Wine philosophy
The difference in European and “New World” winemaking, and our preferences as wine drinkers
Do you have a preference for European wines, California wines, or wines from another location? Do you know why you have those preferences? This week, Staci and I had the opportunity to take a 3 day class on the wines of Italy, through the Italian Trade Agency. The class, a comprehensive survey of the 20…
Sicily – a celebration of couscous and wine
If you were asked to name a country or location associated with couscous, what would you choose? Morocco, the place of its origin? The Middle East? Spain? France? Italy? All would be good choices. But there is one place I have in mind, because of the beginning of the 23rd Couscous Fest, this 18-September. It…
Wide Roots stands with you.
We stand with you. We stand with our black friends and neighbors. We stand with those who have experienced discrimination, especially those who have experienced it to the point of feeling like their lives are in danger. On May 25, a man by the name of George Floyd lost his life after being arrested, after…
Everything is relative. My story of processing COVID-19.
“I cried because I had no shoes…until I met someone who had no feet.”– Various attributions I heard this quote many, many years ago, and I haven’t forgotten it. And I’m fortunate to have this quote front of mind, today, to shape my perspective. The year 2020 began in an exciting fashion, with the launch…
Everything you wanted to know about the wines of Italy, Spain, and France…but were afraid to ask
Streaming live at 09:00 pm ET, Wednesday, 25 March. Sound may be muted by default…so if you don’t hear anything, please check the lower right corner to make sure sound is not muted. Also, please be patient and fast forward through the first 4 minutes or so. The looks of consternation you were seeing on…
The Wide Roots Manifesto
I saw the word, and my initial reaction was irony. But only briefly. “Aglianico.” The important red grape from the Campania region of Italy, it would have made sense to see this word had I been in Naples, or the Amalfi Coast. But instead, I was 5,878 miles away, at the airport in Austin, Texas….
Tre Bicchieri – Italy’s wine diversity at its very best
On Friday, 28-February 2020, Wide Roots attended the Tre Bicchieri roadshow in New York City. The event was hosted by Gambero Rosso, a publication with a focus on the food, wine, and travel experiences of Italy. Each year, Gambero Rosso recognizes “above average” Italian wines in its publication Vini d’Italia. The ratings are done through…
Welcome to Wide Roots
Wide Roots, LLC was formed in December 2019. We are an importer of high quality Old World wines, and seek to connect the cultural treasures of the regions and estates we represent with the interest of the consumer. Wine has a reputation for being unapproachable. We seek to remove the mystery by focusing on attributes…