A great read: ‘The Man Who Made Wine’
Your mission, should you decided to accept it (and you absolutely should): Set aside a couple of hours on a lazy, hazy... Read More
Wines of the Week: Sept. 22-28
Everyday: It becomes easier to understand why Hungary’s Tokaji Aszu dessert wines are so swell when one tastes still wines made from... Read More
Parlez-vous straight talk?
I’ve never understood the antipathy toward the French held by many Americans. In my experiences, if you’re nice to them, they’re nice... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 9-24-14
The past is prologue, and the main item, on this week’s curriculum at Linkin’ Memorial High • The wonderful wine website Vine... Read More
Wines of the Week: Sept. 15-21
Everyday: Portugal’s red blends get better and better, but often are priced right at the good-value precipice. Not so the 2010 Udaca... Read More
Gleanings: 9-14-14
I’m behind on everything, including passing along nuggets from my experiences at home and on the road. Some recent notes, quotes and... Read More
Wines of the Week: Sept. 8-14
Everyday: Sometimes torrontes can be too floral and ripe for its own good, or at least for my good. Not so the... Read More