The second season of HBO mini-series, “The Gilded Age” recently dropped, highlighting the opulence of New York City during the time of rapid industrial growth of the Gilded Era (roughly 1875 – 1900) through the lens’ of two wealthy women. While the … [Read more...] about Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…
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“Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly”
And Other Tidbits About Sparkling Wine On the forefront, sparkling wines may seem somewhat dull. Pick a bottle. Pop it open. (Actually, don’t pop it open. If you hear a loud “pop” when you open the bottle, you’re opening it … [Read more...] about “Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly”
Tips for Storing Leftover Wine
Recently, a Wine Lover told me that she didn’t purchase wine because she didn’t want unfinished wine to go bad. When I asked her to clarify what she meant, she admitted to only buying wine in cans because she never finished a bottle on the night … [Read more...] about Tips for Storing Leftover Wine
Organic Wines Explained
When it comes to wine, it’s easy to make assumptions about quality because wine regulation and compliance is quite, well, complicated. For example, there tends to be an overarching belief among U.S. consumers that European wines contain less … [Read more...] about Organic Wines Explained
The 2023 Rosé Roundup
It’s hard to believe another summer season is about to close. Soon, I’ll be shifting gears from “fun in the sun” to full on harvest season, helping winemakers make fresh batches of wines! These last few weeks of warm evening nights have given me a … [Read more...] about The 2023 Rosé Roundup
