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
Fifty years ago last month, my dad won his first Olympic gold medal (in the sport of target shooting), at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 1964. He won
My latest Adventure in Virginia Wine brought me to Old House Vineyards in Culpeper, Virginia. Even though it’s practically in my backyard (it’s about half an hour from my house),
Today is the day! Carpe Vinum (the wine club I’m part of) is back in session after our summer hiatus. And I’ve really missed it. The recent Napa
It’s still National Bourbon Heritage Month . . . and I’m not done drinking bourbon observing just yet. This week’s words come from William Faulkner, often considered one
It’s gotta be the shoes . . . This is part three in a four-part series of new-to-me French wine regions, brought to you by the
I’ve visited a ton of Virginia wineries over the years. But I’ve only been writing this blog for a few short months, so I’m gradually
When you don’t have to steer, your hands are free to take avant-garde shadow selfies. This is part one in a four-part series of new-to-me
The other day, my daughter asked if there were any countries playing in the World Cup that were still communist countries. Good grief. Why couldn’t she
Snack Time! Photo used by permission, Featherstone Winery. Pecorino (no relation to the cheese) is a white grape variety native to the Le Marche region of
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