Stories, musings, and discoveries from Folkways - exploring naturally driven wines, artisanal spirits, and the cultural objects that shape how we live and drink.

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Folk Notes: Your new Cab, i.e. Franc and not Sauvignon

Folk Notes: Your new Cab, i.e. Franc and not Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc is the prettier and wilder Cab- with mountainous ancestors and layered with forest fruit, purple flowe... more

Folk Notes: Not Just Nebbiolo

Folk Notes: Not Just Nebbiolo

A showcase of lesser-known alpine wines from Northern Italy: graceful whites, structured reds, and rare varieties fro... more

Folk Notes: The [real] Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

Folk Notes: The [real] Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

Beaujolais Nouveau celebrates the vibrant, fresh flavors of young Gamay wines crafted with tradition and authenticity... more

Folk Notes: Cider

Folk Notes: Cider

Once a staple at the American table, cider is making a comeback — refined, dry, and rooted in orchard traditions from... more

Folk Notes: Going Off-Road with American Reds

Folk Notes: Going Off-Road with American Reds

An exploration of how American red wine has shaped global styles—and how winemakers across the U.S. are now redefinin... more

Folk Notes: In Conversation with Carolina Gatti | Women in Wine

Folk Notes: In Conversation with Carolina Gatti | Women in Wine

Carolina Gatti is a trailblazing natural winemaker in Veneto, Italy, known for her artisanal approach and dedication ... more