Hello friends!

This Sunday, the 16th, from 2-5pm, you’ve got a chance to taste some wines from Mary Taylor. And, frankly, you should. Let’s dispense with the usual vineyard pomp and circumstance. Taylor’s approach is refreshingly direct: region, grape, producer. That’s it. No chateau mystique, no elaborate backstories fabricated for marketing. Just honest wine, the kind that speaks of its place. She’s essentially saying, “Here’s the wine, here’s where it comes from, taste it.” And it’s a welcome shift from the usual obfuscation. 

Mary Taylor is not a lifelong vigneron, thank goodness. She’s a traveler, a student of culture, someone who’s actually spent time in the places she imports from. She’s done the legwork, sought out the small producers, the ones who still work with their hands, who understand the rhythm of the land.

That’s why these wines resonate. They’re not manufactured to a formula; they’re expressions of specific terroirs, crafted by people who care. She’s cutting through the noise, bypassing the usual channels, and bringing wines to the table that deserve to be there. In a world saturated with mass-produced plonk, that’s a small revolution. The value here isn’t in some inflated price tag or fancy label. It’s in the authenticity, the connection to place, the sheer drinkability of the wines. These are wines for the table, for sharing, for enjoying without pretense. 

You’ll find nuance, character, a sense of discovery. And that, my friends, is worth more than any critic’s score. So, come on down this Sunday, the 16th, from 2-5pm. Taste for yourself. You might just find something you truly like.

Wine Team

Howie's Market