Friday Night at the Movies. Over the years my wife and family have always set aside Friday night as the one element in our lives that was consistent from week to week. It was the night to sit back, … [Read more...]
Exploring the Wines of an Up and Coming, Yet Ages-old, Wine Region
Over the last few years, Americans have been exposed to new grape varieties from new wine regions in record numbers, and we have been very receptive. These wines have for the most part been of a … [Read more...]
A Tale of The Lighter Side of Cultural Pride
The United States has long been the melting pot of world ethnicities and culture. The mosaic of our country has shifted over the last 400 years from the early Native Indians and colonists to today’s … [Read more...]
Are Your Wine Preferences Static or in Flux?
Here’s a quick poll to determine your drinking patterns and preferences compared to the nation as a whole. Which beverages do you prefer? Are you drinking more or less than five years ago? … [Read more...]
It’s Summertime and the Sparklers Are Exploding All Over
It is the height of the summer celebratory season. Whether at a party or a barbeque, at the beach, a vacation house or a backyard, many Americans tend to include a bit of alcoholic refreshment in … [Read more...]
Seeking Truth About the Many Longstanding Wine Myths
Readers have been asking for advice on wine drinking standards. As you acquire a more refined taste, and preference, for certain wines, there are accepted axioms floating around the “Bacchusphere” … [Read more...]
Wine Marketing Begins to Embrace 21st Century Technology
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” “Every picture tells a story, don’t it?” These phrases have a deep-rooted legacy in American culture, both written and sung. As products of their time, … [Read more...]
The Lowly Natural Cork is Raised to Lofty Heights
Wine bottle stoppers. Much has changed in the last 10 years. Natural cork dominated the closures for bottles over many centuries. And, in spite of inroads from other forms of closure, they still … [Read more...]
Health Studies Abound But Which Ones Are Valid and Reliable?
In past columns, I’ve written about the overwhelming conclusions of multiple studies on the health benefits of a moderate consumption of wine. Two glasses a day for men and one a day for women … [Read more...]
Pondering the Essence of Life – and Your Glass of Wine
I frequently ponder, and then expound upon in this column, the wonders of winemaking. Elemental, and always vitally essential, to the success of winemakers worldwide is the essence of the power and … [Read more...]
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