One of the perks of being a professional wine student (that’s what I’m calling myself these days) is that I occasionally get some wine samples
The Old Fashioned, Refashioned
I spent the better part of my day researching the history of the Cognac trade in the 16th century. And as much as I love
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 132
Today’s words (and yes, I know it’s not Wednesday) come to us from the 1958 page-turner, The Commonsense Book of Wine by Leon Adams. I
Placomusophilia: A Hobby that Could Really Use a New Name
Placomusophilia sounds like something that requires a course of antibiotics to clear up. It’s actually a hobby — collecting the colorful, unique metal caps found on
Weekly Photo Challenge: Serene
Twilight and a waning storm . . . Duck, North Carolina. Our theme for the Weekly Photo Challenge this week is: Serene. Our instructions: This week, share a
The One Where I Taste Not-Champagne*
There are two kinds of sparkling wine in this world. Champagne and Not-Champagne. Only Champagne is Champagne. Flashback: There was a time in my life
