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Delightful Kosher Wines for The High Holidays
Kosher wine has a bad reputation. In the past, this was mostly due to the process of heating the wine called mevushal (which means "boiled" in Hebrew). This was done...
Delightful Kosher Wines for The High Holidays
Kosher wine has a bad reputation. In the past, this was mostly due to the process of heating the wine called mevushal (which means "boiled" in Hebrew). This was done...
A Sparkling History Champagne
The evolution of Champagne can be traced back to Benedictine Monks in the late 16th century. Myth has it that Dom Pierre Pérignon, the cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers,...
A Sparkling History Champagne
The evolution of Champagne can be traced back to Benedictine Monks in the late 16th century. Myth has it that Dom Pierre Pérignon, the cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers,...
Left Bank vs. Right Bank Bordeaux
Let’s face it, Bordeaux can be an intimidating wine region. It’s prestigious and fetches high price tags. When people think of Bordeaux they think of the First Growths, the elite...
Left Bank vs. Right Bank Bordeaux
Let’s face it, Bordeaux can be an intimidating wine region. It’s prestigious and fetches high price tags. When people think of Bordeaux they think of the First Growths, the elite...
Rosé Season: Your Guide to Pink Wines from Acro...
Warmer weather means many things, but most importantly – pink wine! Rosé wine has seen an explosion in popularity in recent years. The trend does not seem to be stopping....
Rosé Season: Your Guide to Pink Wines from Across the Globe
Warmer weather means many things, but most importantly – pink wine! Rosé wine has seen an explosion in popularity in recent years. The trend does not seem to be stopping....
Got a Sweet Tooth? Explore the Best Sweet Wine...
Sweet wines were once considered to be the finest wines in the world, and for good reason. They have incredible longevity and age worthiness, they require labor intensive production methods,...
Got a Sweet Tooth? Explore the Best Sweet Wines from France and Italy
Sweet wines were once considered to be the finest wines in the world, and for good reason. They have incredible longevity and age worthiness, they require labor intensive production methods,...
Wines for Exploration: Indigenous Grape Varieti...
I’m so lucky to live in Washington, DC with so many educated and engaged wine fans. I am constantly pleased and excited when my customers are willing to take the...
Wines for Exploration: Indigenous Grape Varieties of Europe
I’m so lucky to live in Washington, DC with so many educated and engaged wine fans. I am constantly pleased and excited when my customers are willing to take the...
The White Wines of Spain
Spain has so much more to offer than just Tempranillo. Spain’s refreshing and complex whites are ideal for warmer weather, entirely versatile, and food friendly. There are dozens of outstanding...
The White Wines of Spain
Spain has so much more to offer than just Tempranillo. Spain’s refreshing and complex whites are ideal for warmer weather, entirely versatile, and food friendly. There are dozens of outstanding...
What’s in a Name? Protecting the Legacy of Cha...
Champagne is the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine appellation. Located in north-east France, just an hour’s train ride from Paris, Champagne is a protected wine style and region. Winemakers in...
What’s in a Name? Protecting the Legacy of Champagne
Champagne is the world’s most prestigious sparkling wine appellation. Located in north-east France, just an hour’s train ride from Paris, Champagne is a protected wine style and region. Winemakers in...
Voyage to Tuscany: Falling in Love with the Lan...
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Tuscany. The stunning scenery, rolling hills, olive trees, delicious cuisine, historic art and architecture, the list goes on. But what...
Voyage to Tuscany: Falling in Love with the Land and Wines
There are so many reasons to fall in love with Tuscany. The stunning scenery, rolling hills, olive trees, delicious cuisine, historic art and architecture, the list goes on. But what...
