The third season of the HBO mini-series, “The Gilded Age” recently dropped at the end of June. "The Gilded Age" highlights the opulence of New York City during the time of rapid industrial growth of the Gilded Era (roughly 1875 – 1900) through the … [Read more...] about From the Cellar: Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…
Madeira
A Taste of Time
Tasting Madeira Wines Madeira 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 … [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…
Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…
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…
Make Wine the Dessert
Every year, I put on my favorite apron and embark on a few days of baking for all sorts of end-of-year holidays. It takes a lot of planning, time, and oven coordination, but it seems to fill a lot of people with joy. Like most of 2020, this year, … [Read more...] about Make Wine the Dessert
