Benjamin North Spencer is an author, international wine consultant, winemaker, journalist, wine judge, and educator. He is the founder of American Wine Writer and The Etna Wine School (in Sicily, Italy). He travels the world studying and promoting obscure grape varieties, unsung wine regions, and the many pleasures that can be found through wine and other beverages.
Most of us know the benefits of drinking a good glass of wine, but cooking with wine can add another layer of pleasure to your wine experience. Throughout ...
On July 21, 2015 / By Benjamin North SpencerNo one likes the idea of a breakup. It doesn’t matter which side of the split you’re on, a rift between (would-be) lovers conjures so many feelings of ...
On June 30, 2015 / By Benjamin North SpencerOne of the most debated topics of wine is that of Sulfites: What are they? Where do they come from? Are they dangerous? One might ask the same ...
On June 15, 2015 / By Benjamin North SpencerWhen the weather is hot and the sun is shining all I want to do is go outside with my baby and drink a little rosé. There is ...
On June 1, 2015 / By Benjamin North SpencerThere’s no way around it. We all use some kind of scoring system for qualifying our pleasures. Whether it’s a new romantic prospect, a restaurant, or a wine, ...
On April 13, 2015 / By Benjamin North SpencerHave you ever found yourself wondering why some wine labels have a brand name or a grape variety on the label, while others have the name of a ...
On March 31, 2015 / By Benjamin North SpencerEligible Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for urban men and women who want the best from their dating life, their relationships and themselves. It features articles and video content on dating, relationships, sex, wellness and lifestyle by some of the country's foremost experts. The magazine is available online, for sale on Apple's Newsstand for your iPad or iPhone and soon to be in print.