Grapevine

In this age of media frenzy, our cravings for real-time news, and our blind faith in the plethora of social media outlets, has created a society of information-hungry individuals where “first to report” supersedes “vetted information” time and time again.

In past columns, I’ve addressed a number of wine-related “truisms” to determine their veracity. Anecdotal history and current colloquialisms, while not valid for empirical conclusions, nevertheless seem to wend their way into mainstream thought and become embedded in the vernacular

How often does this happen to you? You’re at a dinner party and the host opens a bottle of wine. Everyone sips it and marvels at the aroma and flavor of such a fine wine. You sit there quietly thinking

Very few things in life aren’t in a constant state of change. Our lives are in perpetual motion as we traverse through numerous life passages, at times in control of our destiny and at other times seemingly at the mercy

Wine, as a living, breathing organism, responds and reacts to its environment. Not only in the vineyard (microclimate, proximity to a body of water, sun exposure) but, just as importantly, in the environment in which it is ultimately consumed. I

Has this happened to you? You’re at a restaurant and you’ve meticulously pored over the wine list for that spectacular wine to celebrate your special occasion. There it is! You’ve decided to splurge on a wine you otherwise wouldn’t have

This week marks the beginning of my 10th year penning this wine column for The Examiner. In the 468 columns published, I’ve touched on many wine-related topics. From issue number one in September 2007, this column and The Examiner have

I just emptied the dishwasher this morning and started storing the wine glasses. I began to ponder, once again, the difference in the sizes and shapes of the glasses. Do the characteristics of a wine glass really matter? (After all,