Tasting Madeira WinesMadeira wines were once the sought after wines of Americans, pre- and post-Revolutionary War. They carried through American culture into our first presidencies and well into the Gilded Era.And then…They disappeared.Last month’s … [Read more...] about A Taste of Time
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A Wine. A Country. And a Story…
In July and August, the city of Philadelphia is usually smothered in a hot, humid heat. With a frequent breeze, the humidity is bearable. But when the air is stale and still, the mid-summer’s days can be suffocating.This is how I imagine the day … [Read more...] about A Wine. A Country. And a Story…
Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…
The second season of HBO mini-series, “The Gilded Age” recently dropped, highlighting the opulence of New York City during the time of rapid industrial growth of the Gilded Era (roughly 1875 – 1900) through the lens’ of two wealthy women. While the … [Read more...] about Try a Sip from the Gilded Age…
Make Wine the Dessert
Every year, I put on my favorite apron and embark on a few days of baking for all sorts of end-of-year holidays. It takes a lot of planning, time, and oven coordination, but it seems to fill a lot of people with joy.Like most of 2020, this year, our … [Read more...] about Make Wine the Dessert
A Wine Tied to the 4th of July Holiday
Surprisingly, the signing of the Declaration of Independence is linked to a wine that was used to toast the event. The Oxford Companion of Wine, edited by British wine critic, Jancis Robinson, states that this wine is "probably the world's most … [Read more...] about A Wine Tied to the 4th of July Holiday
