by Sean Ludford | Apr 9, 2010 | Wine
One of the most frequent questions I am posed from the wine curious concerns screwcaps versus corks. It appears that the awareness of screwcaps is growing and with it the inevitable questions. My answer to the screwcap question is always; I love them. You may ask how a guy who leans fairly traditional with his drinks could embrace the screwcap over the cork. The...
by Sean Ludford | Mar 9, 2010 | Wine
Recently, I the opportunity to chat with Justin Taylor, third generation of the Taylor family and current brand ambassador of Wakefield wines. I think that you will be as informed and entertained as I was with his candid and thoughtful answers to our questions. BevX – Is it odd to see Wakefield on labels of wine that is known to you and your home...
by Sean Ludford | Aug 9, 2008 | Wine
BevX on the Road in California Having been in the drinks business for 20 plus years I guess that you could say that I have developed a keen skeptic’s posture that at times drifts toward the cynical. My bovine excrement meter is fully engaged at all times and that’s a good thing, keeping me from being buried alive in the stuff at times. When...
by Sean Ludford | Mar 9, 2008 | Wine
The Louis Martini Winery is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Recently I caught up with winemaker, Michael Martini, to continue a conversation the two of us had over steaks and Martini Cabernet in Chicago last month. For those who have had their image of a winemaker created by TV or the movies, Michael Martini will likely break that mold. Mike is one of the most...
