Chaptalization: 225 Years Old and Still Being Used

Chaptalization: 225 Years Old and Still Being Used

By Bob Lipinski Chaptalization is a strictly regulated winemaking technique, originating in France, where sugar is added to the unfermented grape juice (must) to increase the final alcohol content, rather than to make the wine sweet. In certain cool-climate...
What To Know About Canadian Whisky

What To Know About Canadian Whisky

By Bob Lipinski “Give me a whiskey, ginger ale on the side… and don’t be stingy, baby.” Anna (Greta Garbo, 1905-1990, Anna Christie, 1930) Canadian whisky is a distinctive product of Canada made according to Canadian laws and regulations. In Canada, it is...
Don’t Judge A Wine By Its Screw Cap

Don’t Judge A Wine By Its Screw Cap

Screw Caps: Not a New Idea While screw capped wines might appear to be a modern trend, they were actually introduced in the United States by the E.&J. Gallo Winery during the 1950s and 1960s. Anyone remember Thunderbird beginning in 1957, followed by Ripple,...
French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

By Bob Lipinski French onion soup started as simple onion broths and became the rich, cheesy bistro dish enjoyed today. It gained popularity in 18th-century Paris among night workers at Les Halles and evolved into a French staple, with its cheese-topped version...
Champagne… Tips, Ideas & Suggestions

Champagne… Tips, Ideas & Suggestions

By Bob Lipinski Sparkling wines are produced in all wine-producing countries, a figure that now exceeds 120 nations worldwide. These wines are frequently served on special occasions and holidays, though their enjoyment need not be limited to such events. Due to their...

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