Working in wine retail, one of the most common questions I get is, “Can you recommend a good sweet red?” Nope. But I can tell
Madeira: The Original Patriotic Wine
If the American Revolution had a sponsor, it would have been Madeira. Just look at this resume: Betsy Ross sipped Madeira while sewing the American
Winery Clubs & Allocations: The Enemy of Variety
Over the past few years, I’ve slowly broken up with all but two of my winery clubs and mailing list allocations. The juice isn’t worth
Riunite Isn’t That Nice . . . But Lambrusco Is
Yesterday was World Lambrusco Day. Honestly, there are so many of these “drinking holidays”, most of the time I learn about them by social media
Beer Rant: I Just Want A Beer Flavored Beer
My family is German. I grew up drinking beer. Not Skittles, rainbow-of-fruit-flavors beer. Not bitter, more-hops-than-a-rabbit beer. Not coffee colada beer. Not Sriracha donut beer.
Reserve Wines in the US: The Emperor Has Very Few Clothes
Last week, a customer came into the store asking, very specifically, for the RESERVE Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. Not their regular one. The RESERVE. When I
The Armchair Sommelier 