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
Category: History of Wine
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 21
I’ve got cider on my mind. Yesterday marked the start of a new, month-long series on #winestudio. The focus this month is Virginia Hard Cider. I’ve lived in
Field Trip: Old House Vineyards
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
There’s No Place Like Napa
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
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 17
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
Vin Nouveau: La Troisième Partie
This is part three in a four-part series of new-to-me French wine regions, brought to you by the Tour de France. The first two parts of
