Nov 4, 2026 | Cheese, Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer), 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...
Oct 28, 2026 | Business Insights, Wine
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...
Oct 16, 2026 | Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)
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...
Sep 20, 2026 | Beer & Sake
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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