Wine and Mother’s Day do mix. A larger percentage of women prefer wine over beer or spirits than do men. Something to think about, guys, when plotting how to pay homage to your mom or the mother of your children this Sunday. Continue reading “Mothers Day”
Category: Seasonal Recommendations
Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day. Yes, it is a “day” conjured by greeting card companies, candy makers, and flower shops, but here it is and you better do something about it if you want the coming weeks to go smoothly with whomever accompanies you in your journey through life. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day”
NC sparkling wine
Christmas and New Year’s are the year’s apogee of sparkling wine consumption, so tips for the coming bubbly bonanza. Continue reading “NC sparkling wine”
Christmas gifts
Wine and wine accessories are welcome gifts for the Christmas-holiday season. Since possibilities are almost endless, some suggestions in various price ranges: Continue reading “Christmas gifts”
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon
If you drink red wine during this season of feasts, you likely drink cabernet sauvignon or merlot or a blend of the two. Continue reading “Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon”
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving happens tomorrow. It has been celebrated since Abraham Lincoln established it in 1863, has been on the fourth Thursday of November since 1941, so it should not come as a surprise. Continue reading “Thanksgiving”
Halloween 2017
The first of the great fall harvest celebrations—All Hallows Eve, Halloween—is problematic for a wine column. Continue reading “Halloween 2017”
July Fourth
Selecting wine for your July Fourth celebration can be a challenge. Continue reading “July Fourth”
Summer wine
Summer began last night—time for crisp whites and dry rosés. Continue reading “Summer wine”
Father’s Day
Wine for Father’s Day is fraught with peril. According to Gallup, daddy prefers beer. Mommy, on the other hand, is a wino. Continue reading “Father’s Day”