Author: gusclemens

Sacramental wine makers are our nation’s oldest wine makers because they were not put out of business by the lunacy of Prohibition. By the 21st century, however, there are only three makers of consequence. Continue reading →

While wine is enjoyed as a beverage and a food by billions every day, it also is integral part of religious worship. Continue reading →

This is a wine column, but there is info for beer drinkers, too. During high summer, even wine lovers may enjoy a cool foamy. Continue reading →

Okay, July 4th is not slam-dunk wine day. Continue reading →

Most think of wine as drink poured pure and paired with food. But, whoopee, wine also can be paired with other wine or ingredients to create “wine cocktails.” Continue reading →

Wine and food: inseparable, right? Well, maybe not. Continue reading →

Plastic wine bottles. Must be some Frankensteinian fad from California, or maybe an awful Aussie aberration. Right? Continue reading →

Wine paradox: high scoring wines are among most difficult to pair with food, even though pairing wine with food is a vital aspect of wine. Continue reading →

For some reason, Americans enjoy bashing France. That in spite of fact France was essential to our winning the Revolutionary War, French cuisine is exquisite—made Julia Child a household name, and French wine defines world standards. Continue reading →

Some amazing stories poured from wine’s long history: Continue reading →