The month of September is a hectic one in the wine industry. Or, I should say, it’s hectic for those wine industries in the Northern Hemisphere.September tends to be the month when various wine grape growing regions are harvesting wine grapes. Some … [Read more...] about The Wine Harvest Obsession
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A Taste of Time
Tasting Madeira WinesMadeira wines were once the sought after wines of Americans, pre- and post-Revolutionary War. They carried through American culture into our first presidencies and well into the Gilded Era.And then…They disappeared.Last month’s … [Read more...] about A Taste of Time
A Wine. A Country. And a Story…
In July and August, the city of Philadelphia is usually smothered in a hot, humid heat. With a frequent breeze, the humidity is bearable. But when the air is stale and still, the mid-summer’s days can be suffocating.This is how I imagine the day … [Read more...] about A Wine. A Country. And a Story…
What’s in a Wine?
Have you ever wondered what is actually in your glass?If so, you aren’t alone.In a world where terms like “Franken-Wine” or “Natural Wine” or “Organic Wine” are thrown around regularly, it can be pretty daunting for wine drinkers to actually know … [Read more...] about What’s in a Wine?
Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
Said: Sham-bore-sinIn a world where farmers are experiencing changes in weather patterns that affect grape ripening potential, wine grape hybrid varieties may play a greater part in the future of our wine industry. But what are hybrid wine grape … [Read more...] about Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
