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 lens’ of two wealthy women. While the series is caught between […]
Wine History
Voices of the Vine: Episode 09
Everyone Loves a Good Barrel Room… But Where Did Barrels Come From? Release Date: January 31, 2025 Why do we use wood for making wine? Wine lovers love a good barrel room, but where did these even come from? Today, we’ll share with you how wood integrated itself into wine production and transport, and how […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 08
Mulling it Over: Making Bad Wine Better Release Date: January 17, 2025 Mulled wine is a traditional, seasonal libation that many cultures enjoy during the winter months. Today, we’re exploring the time period that popularized this wine and various ways we enjoy this cup of warmth. Links for things mentioned in this episode: • March […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 07
A Dangerous Wine that Became Our New Year’s Eve Tradition Release Date: December 13, 2024 Today, we’re diving into why we “cheers” with sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve once the clock tolls midnight. This episode is filled with Champagne history, the start of the Ball in Times Square, and why the term “toast” is […]
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 disappeared. Last month’s Sip & Swirl (A Wine. A Country. And a Story…) contains a more in depth review of […]
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 during the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the […]
