Peju Brut Sparkling N.V. – 92 pts.
This morning, after eight miles and half as many dirty diapers, the local temp here in Nebraska hit darn near seventy, and we knew it was time to resume our […]
This morning, after eight miles and half as many dirty diapers, the local temp here in Nebraska hit darn near seventy, and we knew it was time to resume our […]
I recently met a woman in an airport, a missionary from Georgia who had raised money for the distribution of Bibles in Uganda, that told me she was on her […]
A little shameless self-promotion never hurt anyone, right? Here goes: If you’re not currently using the Vivino App on your smartphone, let me give you three good reasons to do […]
If you read my last review of United Airlines and their wine, you know I won’t take “But, sir, we’re on an airplane,” as an excuse for a bad wine […]
One of the difficulties of being involved in the local wine industry here in Nebraska is that people’s general knowledge and enthusiasm for vinifera (European grape varietals) doesn’t translate into […]
This Saturday, the 28th of June, 2014 will make the 100th anniversary of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand, and his wife Sophie. This event is credited as […]
Flying back from the wedding of two dear friends in Massachusetts, my wife asleep on my right (she claimed the window seat when I wasn’t paying attention) and the FIFA World […]
One of our very favorite bottles of wine is B.R. Cohn’s Mendocino County Barbera. The 2010 vintage is a real show-stopper; the balance is unreal, the fruits are bold, supple, […]
A few years ago, Mark gave a talk at a seminar in Budapest, Hungary, an opportunity for which he was grateful as it afforded him an extra day to traipse […]
Around the World in Eighty Sips One of the neatest things about wine is that it isn’t merely a beverage; it’s history and culture in liquid form. In this segment, […]