A Pinot Noir from California and one from the Burgundy region of France: the same grape, in many instances the same winemaking technique, perhaps even similar terroir. Virtually simpatico in every respect, yet the aromas, flavors and, most notably, the
Read MoreLast week’s column focused on wine-themed movies to view as you wile away the increasing down-time some of us are experiencing. As you might expect, I received inquiries on how to enjoy wines, in self, or family, confinement. With that
Read MoreWe’re all well into working remotely, self-isolation, social distancing and banned group gatherings. And we’re well into being creative in the use of our newly found, and totally unexpected, free time, for which we were totally unprepared. And we’ve come
Read MoreI’m often asked about the price-to-quality factor in wine purchases. Readers want to know if standard brands are good values and if artisanal wines produced by small wineries are worth the extra investment. By now most of you can anticipate
Read MoreAre you, as I am, inundated by the growing change in the dietary landscape? Have you been lured into the millennial and Generation Z dietary habits? Are you, as I am, engaging in these changing diets, which are slowly evolving
Read MoreThe otherwise mundane natural cork stopper has gained greater respect over the last year than at any time this century. Natural cork fell out of favor with the advancement of alternative bottle stoppers. Synthetic, glass, agglomerated corks (particles of natural
Read More“The world we live in is changing. The old order is transitioning; welcome to the new reality.” Whether we are proponents or opponents of the entwined economic, social, technological and political new order of the 21st century, one thing is
Read MoreIn a December column I suggested that readers accept the Dry January challenge – 30 days of alcohol-free existence. A number of you took the challenge – including yours truly – and not only met the challenge, but felt it
Read MoreOnce again, we’re in the middle of that period of football wasteland, especially with no home team to root for in the post season. Nevertheless, here comes the spectacle of Super Bowl LIV. Regardless of the long gridiron tradition, it
Read MoreAt the beginning of the month I vowed to join the Dry January movement, abstaining from alcohol for 31 days. I hope you have considered this challenge as well. How have I been persevering? I haven’t fallen victim to abstaining
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