July 4th falls on Thursday, dicey day for a holiday. Some will enjoy flag waving four-day weekend, while others must soldier up, salute job responsibilities, take the fifth on Friday. Continue reading “July 4th”
Category: Seasonal Recommendations
Father’s Day
For a wine writer, Mother’s Day is easy: rosé. For Father’s Day this Sunday, not so easy. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
Mothers Day 5-8-2018
With Mother’s Day forthcoming this Sunday, a note to gift givers: women are more likely to drink wine than any other alcohol beverage. Just saying. Continue reading “Mothers Day 5-8-2018”
Wine-Mexican Food 5-1-2019
Cinco de Mayo occurs in four days, a holiday celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico, but the occasion presents an excuse to discuss Mexican/Tex-Mex food and wine. Continue reading “Wine-Mexican Food 5-1-2019”
Valentine wine
With Valentine’s Day approaching, some heartening news no matter if you are a guy gifting your gal, a woman gifting her man, or you are just a wine drinker who doesn’t give a hoot about Valentine’s. Continue reading “Valentine wine”
New Years resolutions
Happy New Year. May your 2020 be filled with health, happiness, and quality wine. Continue reading “New Years resolutions”
Sparkling wine primer
For many folks New Years is sparkling wine time. Here’s a quick tour of the bubbly basics. Continue reading “Sparkling wine primer”
Christmas port and madeira
We are two days away from the longest night of the year, Christmas is six days away, it will be cold for the next two-plus months. Continue reading “Christmas port and madeira”
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us next week, so thoughts today on wines to go with the great harvest feast. Continue reading “Thanksgiving”
Halloween
Halloween happens next week, the first of the big three harvest festival events. Continue reading “Halloween”