Adventures in North American Wine Touring 4
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...
Wine
The Tasting Experience
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,...
Stocking Up On A Budget
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...
I Do Not Like Green Eggs and Wine
I do not like them in a moat, I would not eat them with a goat….. Those who have been reading me know from my articles that I like all...
Adventures in North American Wine Touring 3
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...
Adventures in North American Wine Touring 2
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...
Adventures in North American Wine Touring 1
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...
Red Wine in Summer
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...
Rose for Every Guest
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...
Sparkling to Celebrate Every Day
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...