Pairing Cheese with Spirits

Pairing Cheese with Spirits

By Bob Lipinski Articles and books abound with advice, charts, and diagrams on pairing cheese with wine, hailing some combinations as heavenly. (A few I’ve tried suggested otherwise.) More adventurous writers also explore cheese and beer pairings, reflecting the...
Smart Cold Box Management

Smart Cold Box Management

By Bob Lipinski One of most overlooked areas of sales and profit is the cold box. It’s a great merchandising tool, but unfortunately, low profit, and/or low demand wines often occupy this limited, yet valuable space. Proper cold box management can dramatically...
The Best Drinks To Pair With Oysters

The Best Drinks To Pair With Oysters

By Bob Lipinski “The boldness of first person who ate an oyster.” (Thomas Muffett, 1553-1604, English physician) Oysters are saltwater bivalve mollusks known for their rough, irregular shells and prized by millions as a seafood delicacy. China, South Korea, the United...
10 Wines For Under 10 Dollars (2026 Edition)

10 Wines For Under 10 Dollars (2026 Edition)

By Bob Lipinski The search for the perfect wine never ends, and the chance of finding an outstanding bottle for $9.99 keeps enthusiasts intrigued. Along the way, we look for wines suited to a special dinner or easy Saturday afternoon sipping. Still, spending $10 on an...
Oktoberfest … It All Began In 1810!

Oktoberfest … It All Began In 1810!

By Bob Lipinski The year was 1810 and the world was about to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen of Bavaria on Oct. 12. To celebrate the occasion, the crown prince’s father, King Max Joseph of Bavaria, hosted...

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