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

It’s time to drink Blaufränkisch! - Folkways

Folk Notes: It’s time to drink Blaufränkisch!

Discover Blaufränkisch, a bold yet elegant red grape from Central Europe. With flavors of dark cherry, herbs, and pep... more

Kolfok - Folkways

Kolfok

Roughly translated, Kolfok means “unconventional thinker,” which Stefan D. Wellanschitz, the winemaker behind Kolfok,... more

Food for the Folk - Folkways

Food for the Folk

In keeping with our mission to promote thoughtful and sustainable producers to the local community, Folkways is thri... more

Small Batch Bourbons for Winter Weather - Folkways

Small Batch Bourbons for Winter Weather

Many of our go-to bourbons are made on a large scale. So what makes the work of a smaller producer worth departing fr... more

Thanksgiving Wine Pairings - Folkways

Folk Notes: Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

For Thanksgiving and fall feasts, skip the heavy reds. These rustic, lively wines—fresh whites, savory rosés, and tra... more

Pairing White Wines with Winter Shellfish - Folkways

Folk Notes: Pairing White Wines with Winter Shellfish

March brings peak shellfish and seafood from the East Coast’s cold waters—think oysters, scallops, uni, and sustainab... more