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
Wine History
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…
Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
Said: Sham-bore-sinIn a world where farmers are experiencing changes in weather patterns that affect grape ripening potential, wine grape hybrid varieties may play a greater part in the future of our wine industry. But what are hybrid wine grape … [Read more...] about Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
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…
“Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly”
And Other Tidbits About Sparkling WineOn the forefront, sparkling wines may seem somewhat dull.Pick a bottle.Pop it open. (Actually, don’t pop it open. If you hear a loud “pop” when you open the bottle, you’re opening it wrong…)Pour and … [Read more...] about “Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly”
