Discovering Garganega, a Wonderful Italian White
Last week, I took an afternoon off and happily went to Vintage Wine Merchants at Santana Row in San Jose, CA. I was delighted to
February 23, 2022
Category: Varietals and Wine Styles
Why Are There So Many Different Bubblies?
Happy New Year! I hope 2022 is off to a great start for you. I hope you were able to enjoy some good bubbly to
January 5, 2022
Orange Muscat to Celebrate the End of Summer
Is there a better way to celebrate the end of summer than drinking Orange Muscat? I don’t think so. Did you know that this grape
October 6, 2021
The Joys of Meritage Wines
I love when WineShop At Home comes out with a fantastic big, bad red. And boy did they do that this month. Our Sommersville Cellars
September 8, 2021
Albariño, a Great White Wine for a Hot Summer Day
Oh Albariño, how I love you. If you’ve never tasted this delightfully refreshing white wine, you’re in for a big treat. We’ll explore this wonderful
August 24, 2021
Getting the Most Sparkle out of Your Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine is a cause for celebration. Sparkling wine has never been a more popular beverage choice, especially in the U.S. The Wine Institute reported
August 4, 2021
Ready to Try a Cabernet that Isn’t a Cabernet?
Then You’re Ready to Try Cabernet Pfeffer. If you like big, bad reds, you undoubtedly like Cabernet Sauvignon. Did you know there is a grape
July 21, 2021
The Joys of Trying an Unusual Armenian Wine
Last week, my wine friends got together for an evening dedicated to tasting unusual wines. One of the most unusual was an Armenian wine. Today,
July 14, 2021
Mead: The Honey Lover’s Wine
My Ohio wine friend Jim Sperk just shared some very interesting information about mead that I wanted to share with you. For those of you
June 30, 2021
The Long, Rich History of Muscat
This past Sunday, we celebrated National Moscato Day. YUM! Moscato is the Italian name for Muscat. Moscatel is its name in Spain. In this article,
May 12, 2021