Provence — The Oldest Grape-Growing Region In France
By Bob Lipinski The region of Provence sits along the Mediterranean coast at the southern end of the Rhône Valley, east of the Languedoc region. Wine has been made here for around 2,600 years, with grapevines brought by the Greeks, thus making it the oldest...
All That Bubbles is NOT Champagne
By Bob Lipinski “The effervescence of this fresh wine reveals the true brilliance of the French people.” (Voltaire 1694-1778 [pen name of François Marie Arouet], French writer, philosopher, historian) Sparkling wines, the most elegant of all alcoholic beverages have...
Pairing Wine with Monterey Jack Cheese
“The only way to learn about cheese is to eat it.” (Ernest Oldmeadow, English Gastronome) Monterey Jack, a cow’s milk cheese, was developed in the 1880s in Monterey by a Scot merchant named David Jacks. He derived the name, “Monterey Jack,” from the shipping point,...
Trentodoc — Italy’s Classic Sparkling Wine From The Alto Adige
By Bob Lipinski Up in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige lies an area known for making some of Italy’s highest quality sparkling wines. It is the only “traditional method” sparkling wine region located high in the mountains, with vineyards planted at up to...ABOUT BOB
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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