A few summers ago, I was very impressed with a wine tasting during a trip to – of all places – Washington, DC! Not a premier wine destination today, but...
I’ll never forget my first class in a 2011 Wine Appreciation course. Our instructor poured the wine, asked us to swirl it in the glass, poke our noses in deep,...
What’s the secret to finding decent red wine at a budget-friendly price? Tempting to wait for mass-produced wines to go from $11.99 to $6.99 and buy in bulk, but those...
What could be more romantic for a couple, than a stunning summer eve beneath the gorgeous beauty of an illuminated Niagara Falls? I certainly scored brownie points for doing exactly...
A humble barn saddled between heralded Quails Gate and Mission Hills wineries reveals one of the best kept secrets of the Okanagan Valley. A melon-sized bell dangling from a farm...
My wife recently turned “X” years old. Sorry to use a math variable but I will not survive her wrath if I use numbers here. In celebration, I took her...
On a hot patio in August, a full-bodied red wine may not appeal to you, but don’t discount all reds! There is a season and circumstance for every varietal and...
In the warm lazy evenings this summer, consider breaking away from your go-to white wine spritzer or cold beer and try a refreshing glass of dry rosé. Words like...
We see sparkling wine being served as an aperitif or an afternoon cocktail more often these days. The Proseccos and Cavas of today are not your parents’ Baby Duck from...