A bright light of the wine world
Last week’s Symposium for Professional Wine Writers was fabulous, edifying and entertaining, with the most esprit I’ve encountered in my four symposiums.... Read More
Getting in tune with wine
I love music every bit as much as I love wine. So when the two join forces, this is one happy camper.... Read More
Vinous verse from Mr. Jonson
In honor of February, a time for love to blossom (or at least be Hallmarked) and the briefest month of the year,... Read More
The (Good) Book on wine
There are scores of references to wine in the Bible, most of them favorable, even if they don’t start out that way.... Read More
Jeffersonian wisdom
Talking about “the founding fathers” has become a cliché and crutch in political circles, especially since their alleged intentions often are used... Read More
Sparkling words
Champagne inspires us all, or at least it should. It certainly has moved some great writers to wax semi-poetically about it: “If... Read More
Brit lit that fits
Some vinous offerings from a few lions of British literature: “Wine is the milk of Venus.” — Ben Jonson “There are two... Read More