We are heading into one of my favorite times of the year: Leaf Peeping Season, otherwise known as autumn. This is not a recently acquired interest or hobby. My Mom was born in Vermont, where some of this country’s best…
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Riesling Is Sweet… But Moscato Is Sweeter
Moscato has taken America by storm, replacing Champagne as the fizzy party drink of choice among young adults — and many not-so-young adults as well. The Moscato movement has been fueled, in part, by a number of songs that mention…
Tagged with: Moscato, Riesling, Muscat, Drake, Lil’ Kim, Teairra Mari, Waka Flocka Flame, Ab-Soul, Roscoe Dash, DJ Drama, Sinful D, Bigg Robb
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
4 Ways to Celebrate International Grenache Day
“Deep within Aragon, a region in the north of Spain, a deep purple-red jewel dangles in bunches from vibrant green leaves. It has grown in the warm sun of its native land, filling with a characteristic berry-type sweetness and just…
Tagged with: Chateauneuf-du-Pape, G-S-M, Garnacha, Grenache, International Grenache Day
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Are You Ready for International Cabernet Day?
There would be no International Cabernet Day were it not for Chardonnay. What could one type of white wine possibly have to do with developing a special day for one type of red wine? More on that in a moment.…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, International Cabernet Day
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine in the Glass
The Natural Wine Craze: What’s It All About?
Every generation wants to make its mark, and in the world of wine, the spreading popularity of “natural wine” can be credited largely to the interest of Millennials. As Tom Madrecki, who has partnered in a pop-up wine bar in…
Tagged with: natural wine, terroir, The Four Horsemen, The Punchdown, Tom Madrecki, Wildair
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log, Wine in the Glass
Let’s Talk Bubbly: Champagne vs. Prosecco
You’ve just poured two flutes of bubbly wine — one a Champagne, one a Prosecco — and placed them next to each other on a table. They look pretty much the same, with streams of tiny bubbles cascading toward the…
Tagged with: Cava, champagne, French sparkling wine, Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco, South African sparkling wine, Spanish sparking wine
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Know Your Cheeses — Why It Matters When It Comes to Wine
People have been serving wine and cheese together for generations. But are they getting the most out of the experience? We can probably all agree that not every cheese pairs well with every wine — just as you wouldn’t serve…
Tagged with: bleu cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, cheddar, feta, gouda, jack, Malbec, manchego, Merlot, mozarella, parmesan, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, port, Prosecco, ricotta, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, wine and cheese, wine-and-cheese pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
How Rosé Became All the Rage
You may have noticed there’s a lot of “pink” wine adorning tables in everything from neighborhood bistros to high-end fine-dining restaurants these days. It wasn’t that way ten years ago, and the last time we saw so much pink in…
