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

Folk Notes

Folk Notes: Favorite Spring/Summer Aperitivi

Folk Notes: Favorite Spring/Summer Aperitivi

Exploring the world of low-ABV aperitivi crafted for slower afternoons and seasonal sipping—from the Alps to Provence... more

A closer look at Carignan - Folkways

Folk Notes: A closer look at Carignan

Celebrating the complexity and versatility of Carignan—a humble grape with a rich history and a bright future in the ... more

Folk Notes: Aligoté

Folk Notes: Aligoté

Exploring the quiet power of Aligoté—an underdog white grape with deep Burgundy roots and a bright, mineral-driven fu... more

Folk Notes: Introduction to the Canary Islands

Folk Notes: Introduction to the Canary Islands

Explore the moon-like vineyards of the Canary Islands, where ancient volcanic soils and ocean winds produce some of S... more

Folk Notes: How to Drink Vermouth

Folk Notes: How to Drink Vermouth

At Folkways, we love spotlighting drinks that invite curiosity—like vermouth. Whether sipped on its own or mixed into... more

Folk Notes: The Languedoc-Roussillon: wild, undervalued Mediterranean wine landscape of dreams

Folk Notes: The Languedoc-Roussillon: wild, undervalued Mediterranean wine landscape of dreams

Explore the hidden gem of French wine regions, the Languedoc-Roussillon. Stretching from Nîmes to Perpignan, this sun... more