Any red grape can rise to rosé. Continue reading “Types of rosé”
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Summer rosé
By the third week of this month it officially will be summer—the days of sunny shine and rosés. Continue reading “Summer rosé”
Fast food pairings
In a perfect world, we would always eat fresh fruit and veggies purchased at the farmer’s market, paired with free range chicken or locally raised and butchered beef or pork, maybe augmented with wild-caught salmon. Continue reading “Fast food pairings”
Wine is food
Wine belongs on a table with almost every meal—or every meal—as an integral part of the meal. It is a staple in same way vegetables, rice, potatoes, protein, and water are part of a meal. Continue reading “Wine is food”
Value wine
Wine lover holy grail: best possible wine, lowest possible price. Continue reading “Value wine”
Mother’s Day
Writing about wine for Mother’s Day is fraught with peril. Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Headache
Most of us have been there. Bacchanalian evening begets pounding wine headache and morning mourning.
Continue reading “Headache”
Bottle shock
“Bottle shock”: myth or reality?
Sparkling cocktails
As we savor spring’s sweet kiss, greening grass and trees, eruptions of flowers both wild and garden-grown, our thoughts turn to sipping on the patio, picnicking in the park. Continue reading “Sparkling cocktails”
Madeira
Madeira may be most famous wine you’ve never tasted. Continue reading “Madeira”