When I was young, my parents were super fond of an Italian restaurant in Washington, DC called Luigis. The restaurant opened in 1943 and closed
Author: Kirsten Georgi
Some of that Muskrat Wine
Part of my job in the retail wine industry is to translate what people say into what they actually mean. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes frustrating,
Hey, You Got Bourbon in my Wine!
Working in the wine retail industry is a priceless learning experience. I totally get now why you can’t even apply to the Master of Wine
Have Yourself a Bubbly Little Christmas
The retail shelves are flooded with bubbly choices this time of year — everything from Cook’s to Krug. And I get this question several times
Gluhwein: The Magic of Christmas
Christmas is a lot of work. There, I said it. As a kid, Christmas just magically happens. But, once you cross the threshold into adulthood,
Peju Winery (and a small organic tangent)
Since I started working in the retail wine industry, I’ve had a lot of surprises — both pleasant and unpleasant (but that’s a post for
