- Bring Oktoberfest Home… with Wine, Too!
The lack of 2020 Oktoberfest celebrations is going to be tough for me this year. With a large German component to my heritage, I have to admit that I’ve come to love […] - The Wine Harvest is Upon Us
For many U.S. wine making regions, September marks a more “official” beginning of the grape harvest. It’s true that in Southern states and in parts of the West Coast, harvest may begin […] - Summer Nostalgia in August
Nostalgia. The dictionary defines ‘nostalgia’ as “sentimentality for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” It recently occurred to me that I grow nostalgic for the summer […] - A Wine Tied to the 4th of July Holiday
Surprisingly, the signing of the Declaration of Independence is linked to a wine that was used to toast the event. The Oxford Companion of Wine, edited by British wine critic, Jancis Robinson, […] - The Pilot Sip & Swirl
Hello my wine sipping adventurers! Welcome to the Sip & Swirl: my monthly series that talks about one of my favorite subjects: the sharing of wine among friends. Selecting the wine. Getting […]
