July 4th holiday will be a four-day weekend for many, which amps up the challenge of what wine to tipple when you have all that time on your patriotic pinkies. Continue reading “Fourth of July 2013”
Category: Seasonal Recommendations
Longest day & wine
The summer solstice is special time, marked on ancient sun-dagger stones and viewed in awe since the dawn of mankind. Continue reading “Longest day & wine”
Longest day & wine
The summer solstice is special time, marked on ancient sun-dagger stones and viewed in awe since the dawn of mankind. Continue reading “Longest day & wine”
Father’s Day
Disclaimer: I am a father and this column is indecorously self-serving. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
Barbecue wine on Memorial Day weekend
For many, the Memorial Day weekend will include barbecue in addition to honoring those who gave their last full measure of devotion so we could gobble down sauce-soaked meat in freedom and security. Continue reading “Barbecue wine on Memorial Day weekend”
Mother’s Day
Being a mother is the world’s hardest, most important, most rewarding job. For some, a glass of wine makes the task a bit easier. Continue reading “Mother’s Day”
Easter wine
When Christians feast in celebration of Christ’s resurrection and Jews commemorate the passing over of the 10th plague, they traditionally serve ham or lamb. Continue reading “Easter wine”
Valentine wine
Valentine’s Day is a smorgasbord of schmaltz, guilt trip, flowers, chocolate, kitschy cards, and romance. We’ve got wine for that. Continue reading “Valentine wine”
New Years
Sparkling wines/Champagne are wonderful all the time, but New Year’s and weddings are when most people twist wire cages and pop mushroom corks. Continue reading “New Years”
Christmas pours
Your family Christmas meal is a great time for wine, but it is not a great time for great wine. Continue reading “Christmas pours”