Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineShould Wine Stories Be True?A few years ago, some marketing guru decided that storytelling was the best way to sell products, companies and brands. It has since become…Jun 2, 2017Jun 2, 2017
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineSpanish Wine Importer André Tamers Talks Politics and Grower RiojaThis is one from the archives on Pig&Vine, originally published in March of 2016. I’m so pleased to share this conversation with Spanish…May 29, 2017May 29, 2017
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineRevelatory DeliciousnessIn his book Reading Between the Wines, importer Terry Theise lists deliciousness as one of the nine aspects of flavor that matter most…May 21, 2017May 21, 2017
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineWine Lovers, Get WokeWhat’s more cliché than accusing the wine world of being a bunch of snobs? We have strong opinions about what people should drink, we’re…Apr 7, 2017Apr 7, 2017
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineHow To Learn About Wine & Win FriendsI hear it all the time. “I want to know more about wine.” It’s usually said when a new acquaintance finds out I’m wine knowledgeable or…Mar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2017
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineWhat is the Meaning of Wine?This may seem like a ridiculous question, but it’s been on my mind for some time now. More specifically I wonder, What is the purpose of…Mar 24, 2017Mar 24, 2017
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineDecoding The Scholium ProjectLast week I wrote about Matthew Rorick of Forlorn Hope and the uncommon grapes he guides into unusual wines. He’s one of a handful of…Sep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineThe Forlorn Hope of Calaveras CountyMaybe there’s a revolution happening in California wine, more likely it’s a quiet movement of a select few seeking truth outside the status…Sep 9, 2016Sep 9, 2016
Amy C. Collins | Pig&VineOde to the Runny EggI can’t remember exactly when I had my first runny egg, but I’m fairly certain my father prepared it. At the very least, he influenced the…Nov 6, 2014Nov 6, 2014