Amphorae are those funny-looking jars with pointy bottoms that were the almost universal container in the ancient world. Continue reading “Amphorae”
Category: Recent Columns
Space wine
You may have missed the out-of-this-world wine news late last year when a dozen bottles of Bordeaux wine arrived at the International Space Station. Continue reading “Space wine”
Decade review
With the first decade of the 21st century in the books, let’s examine wine world-changing events of the past 10 years. Continue reading “Decade review”
New Years resolutions
Happy New Year. May your 2020 be filled with health, happiness, and quality wine. Continue reading “New Years resolutions”
Christmas Day wine humor
Merry Christmas. Not much reason to write about Christmas meal wine, that ship long since sailed. So, holiday humor (warning: there are some groaners here). Continue reading “Christmas Day wine humor”
Wine for Christmas meal
What wine do you pour for the Christmas feast? For most of the dozen years I’ve written this column the answer is—don’t pour trophy bottles. Continue reading “Wine for Christmas meal”
Canned wine at Christmas
Wine in a can—rising fad for a couple of years. It has obvious application to summer picnics, camping adventures, boating excursions. Continue reading “Canned wine at Christmas”
Aging wine
Most wines are ready to drink as soon as you get home from the store. Many—especially in the $12-$25 range—do not improve with bottle age. But what about those that grow wonderful with time? Continue reading “Aging wine”
Thanksgiving food pairing 2
Second week of suggestions on pairing food with your Thanksgiving wine tomorrow. Continue reading “Thanksgiving food pairing 2”
Thanksgiving wine-food pairing 1
The great American harvest feast of Thanksgiving happens in eight days. Food—of all sorts—is a centerpiece. Family and friends bonding around a table groaning with food is the most important dish. Continue reading “Thanksgiving wine-food pairing 1”