Monday was Adolf Hitler’s Birthday. I know this because my teenager came home and announced it — they’ve been studying World War II in his history class. On Monday,
Category: History of Wine
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 44
I love used bookstores. I go used bookstore-ing (yes, I just made up a verb) the same way others go antiquing. My motivation is similar,
Making Room on My Riesling Pedestal for Alsace
I ❤💛 German Riesling (if you really love something, you break out the heart emojis). In fact, I’ve put German Riesling on a pedestal. For
Provence: It’s Not Just for Rosé
Well . . . it’s mostly for Rosé. After all, 80% (give or take a percent) of all the wine made in Provence is Rosé.
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 40
Happy Birthday, Mr. Washington! The Father of our Country was a huge fan of the grape — his favorites were Madeira and Claret. Washington’s friend (and Secretary of State),
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 37
If the American Revolution had a sponsor, it would have been Madeira (a fortified and intentionally oxidized wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira). Today’s words
