Three Must try Sparkling Wines for 2020
Balzac Billy didn’t see his shadow so time to break out the bubbles. Here are three favourite sparkling wines and styles for your consideration. I am excluding true Champagnes as...
Three Must try Whites for 2020
When it comes to the world of whites, I have fallen for Italy. Most people think of Pinot Grigio when it comes to the Etruscan Peninsula but there is so...
Three Must try Reds for 2020
My New Year’s resolution is to share some of the great wines I have tasted in the past year. Don’t worry, I keep it in the $20 to $40 per...
What is the Point?
We have all seen a rating of 92 points on a bottle in our favorite wine shop. So what is this all about? The 100-point system was popularized by Robert...
Two Tips for a Stellar Wine Experience
You have searched out and found a very special bottle to celebrate a birthday, promotion or perhaps a wedding anniversary. You even put together a charcuterie plate to add that...
Adventures in Wine Touring 7
The powerhouse wine destinations in France are Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne but there is a hidden gem that I recommend for consideration. Alsace is a strikingly beautiful region between...
Adventures in North American Wine Touring 6
New York is an amazing place to visit but after an exhilarating Broadway day, a taping of the Stephen Colbert Show, a Billy Joel concert and the chaos of Times...
Adventures in North American Wine Touring 5
Napa is a premiere wine destination these days, so much so that many think it is too pretentious to allow little ones to visit. During a recent trip there, I...
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...
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...