April Fools’ Day Wine Pranks
A few years ago, I wrote an article entitled April Fools and Wine where I introduced people to weird things...
Exciting Wine – Please Define!
Last week, we talked about boring wines. Today, the focus will be on exciting wines. For this topic, I have...
Pinot Gris: Benefits of Drinking a Somewhat Boring Wine
Have you ever met a Pinot Gris that knocked your socks off? I haven’t. It’s one of the few varietals...
Meet Romania, Europe’s Fifth Largest Wine Producer
Last week, I talked about Georgian wine, which is known for being made in qvevris, or clay containers. This week,...
Getting to Know Georgian Wine
The other day, I went to Dediko, a wonderful Georgian restaurant in Vancouver, WA, and I got to try Georgian...
What Makes a Good Wine Glass?
While you can drink wine out of anything, using a good wine glass can make a world of difference in...
Is It Time for Super Bowl Wine?
A lot of people drink beer when watching football. For me, it’s all about wine. And on the Super Bowl,...
What Contributes to Wine Aging?
A few years ago, I wrote an article on old wines vs. new wines. In it, I talked about how...
Wine and Art Pairing
A number of years ago, I wrote two articles on wine and music pairing. The first was on pairing wine...
Sémillon Is France’s 4th Most Important White Wine
I know Sémillon in three different ways: as a wonderful combo with Sauvignon Blanc in White Bordeaux wines; as a...