There goes non-rhymin’ Andre Simon
A few choice vinous quotes from wine writer and (Jancis Robinson’s characterization) bon viveur Andre Simon: • “Wine makes every meal an... Read More
The turn of the corkscrew
I believe most wines should be bottled under screwcap, but I love corks and, in turn, corkscrews. Here are some words of... Read More
For the Bible tells me so …
The so-called “Good Book” is filled with vinous references. A few of my favorites: • “Eat thy bread with joy and drink... Read More
Proverbial wisdom
I have been wanting to read the Bible start to finish for a while now. But maybe I should start instead with... Read More
Bard-acious
I never have “gotten” Shakespeare. Clearly he was a gifted writer, but something (rhythm? tone? language?) just kept me from becoming a... Read More
Gentile Ben
Ben Franklin was/is one of my favorite Americans, for his wisdom and his mischievousness and his love of wine. To wit: “‘Twas... Read More
Well versed
Wine is bottled poetry, Robert Louis Stevenson said. And so of course poets have been writing paeans for eons. A few faves:... Read More