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
Category: History of Wine
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,
Taub Family Vineyards & the Business End of the Wine Spear (aka, the Three-Tier System)
Outside of a certain wine-circle, the Taub Family isn’t exactly a household wine name. Gallo and Mondavi, sure. But Taub? Not so much. So, who
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 131
Today’s words come to us from Dr. Patrick McGovern, Professor of Molecular Archeology at the University of Pennsylvania. In a study published this week in
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 126
Yesterday, I received good news . . . I passed my WSET Diploma Unit 6 Exam, Fortified Wines of the World. Glee! Waiting for WSET
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 106
I’ve been studying Champagne and sparkling wines for my WSET3 class, so I’ve got bubbles on my brain. Today’s words come to us from British statesman and
