… so here is the big news. If you are a rat, you should drink very fine French wine … but only after age forty. And also, only if you do not need to find an island. I’ll explain, but…

Sake is catching on in the United States! This great article (excerpt below) shows different ways that Sake can be paired with food … (if you want to learn more about sake, be sure to see my article on the…

Are you a newly minted executive in your twenties who suddenly finds you are in a world where you have to instantly know everything there is to know about wine? In today’s world, people just a few years out of…

Did I tell you about the fab party I attended a few weeks back in honor of the best sherry cocktail? It was organized by Steve Olson, aka the Wine Geek, and was way too much fun. Beyond the cocktails…

Have you ever wondered why champagne is served in a flute? A century ago, you’d expect champagne to be served in what was called a “saucer.” Charmed by some gold-edged saucers while visiting a New Orleans antique shop, I bought…

If you love wine, you know how maddening it is to visit a restaurant — even an upscale one — and find the server has brought you a cheap glass for your very $$$$ wine. Many times, this is because…

Did you ever consider creating a four course dinner with one sparkling wine? The thought actually hasn’t occured to me for one primary reason. That is, because pairing different wines with different courses is one of the most fun, educational,…