We think about wine as a joyous part of life, a vital element of religious worship, a sublime complement to food. Continue reading “Beer and wine miracle”
Category: Recent Columns
Spain leads world production
Spain has long planted the world’s most wine vine acreage, but their traditional horticulture methods meant they did not produce most wine. Continue reading “Spain leads world production”
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day wine columns grow more difficult each year. Lilting riffs about sweet, fruity libations because “little woman” isn’t into real wine are so baroquely foolish you venture there today only in parody. Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Mediterranean diet
Paeans continue for the “Mediterranean diet” focused on olive oil, nuts, fish, and some wine. Continue reading “Mediterranean diet”
Tasting Tips
It’s wine time in spring, so we review classic tasting technique to help you get most enjoyment from your next wine festival, winery tour, or cork pulling with friends. We also throw in a few helpful notes. Continue reading “Tasting Tips”
Thirtieth Annual Wine & Food Festival
Where were you with wine in 1984? Continue reading “Thirtieth Annual Wine & Food Festival”
IRS deadline wines
This is the week the IRS has made. Continue reading “IRS deadline wines”
Red wine leads white
If you are searching online to buy wine online or prior to going to a store, odds are you are seeing red. Continue reading “Red wine leads white”
Unconventional sellers
Bed, Bath and Beyond. And booze. Continue reading “Unconventional sellers”
Malbec value
Terrible news for Argentina; fabulous news for us. Continue reading “Malbec value”