When Christians feast in celebration of Christ’s resurrection and Jews commemorate the passing over of the 10th plague, they traditionally serve ham or lamb. Continue reading “Easter wine”
Category: Recent Columns
Oak in wine
Oak is makeup for wine. Restrained oak enhances beauty. Spread oak with a trowel, palates howl. Continue reading “Oak in wine”
USA wine emergence
Budbreak approaches in America’s warming vineyards. Let rejoicing begin as vines return to life. Continue reading “USA wine emergence”
Amphora wine
Maybe we’ve made this whole wine making thing way too complicated in the 21st century. Continue reading “Amphora wine”
Aging wine
If you are a wine lover, it is likely you dream of owning your own wine cellar. Continue reading “Aging wine”
Rodeo and wine
Old school wisdom asserted rodeo begets beer belches and whiskey shots. Times change. Continue reading “Rodeo and wine”
Weird wine descriptions
Wine writers face a daunting task. How do you convey a coherent description of something as complex and subjective as a sip of wine? And how do you do so in an original way so you entertain readers? Continue reading “Weird wine descriptions”
Valentine wine
Valentine’s Day is a smorgasbord of schmaltz, guilt trip, flowers, chocolate, kitschy cards, and romance. We’ve got wine for that. Continue reading “Valentine wine”
Champagne name
We live in a “brand is everything” world, and wines definitely are no exception. Continue reading “Champagne name”
Science behind pairing
You do not have to be a wine wizard to know dry red wine plays nice with a well-marbled steak. Now white-smocked scientists are backing up what your plebian palate told you long, long ago. Continue reading “Science behind pairing”