More about wine alcohol wars. Continue reading “High alcohol 2 of 2”
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High alcohol 1 of 2
People drink wine because it tastes delicious, can complement food, may have health benefits. And, oh yes, because it has alcohol in it. Continue reading “High alcohol 1 of 2”
Labor Day
Labor Day is Janus-faced holiday. Continue reading “Labor Day”
Cork comeback
Time to put a cork in speculation about demise of natural wine corks. Continue reading “Cork comeback”
Wine wanderings 2 of 2
More wine notes. Continue reading “Wine wanderings 2 of 2”
Wine wanderings 1 of 2
Notes from “I couldn’t make this stuff up” file. Continue reading “Wine wanderings 1 of 2”
Sacramental wine 4 of 4
In final column in series about sacramental wine we visit issues common to all wine: what’s this stuff in the communion cup/Bordeaux glass? Continue reading “Sacramental wine 4 of 4”
Sacramental wine 3 of 4
As we continue our look at altar wines, general notes. Continue reading “Sacramental wine 3 of 4”
Sacramental wine 2 of 4
Sacramental wine makers are our nation’s oldest wine makers because they were not put out of business by the lunacy of Prohibition. By the 21st century, however, there are only three makers of consequence. Continue reading “Sacramental wine 2 of 4”
Sacramental wine 1 of 4
While wine is enjoyed as a beverage and a food by billions every day, it also is integral part of religious worship. Continue reading “Sacramental wine 1 of 4”