Oct 23, 2025 | Wine
The pursuit of the ideal wine remains ongoing, and the possibility of discovering an exceptional bottle at $9.99 continues to entice enthusiasts. In the meantime, we can enjoy the journey and be on the lookout for wines that complement that “special dinner” or just...
Oct 11, 2025 | Wine
“Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.” — Ogden Nash, 1902-1971, American poet; Reflections on Ice-Breaking, 1931 The spooky season of “trick-or-treating” is here! From costume parties and jack-o-lanterns, to raiding your kids’ candy stash, I’ve got the perfect wine...
Sep 20, 2025 | Wine
I love “bubbly” … sparkling wines that dance on my tongue, revealing their subtle or bold flavors. Some are crisp, palate-cleansing and quite dry, while others are off-dry or even sweet. Virtually every country makes them, and they are available in all sorts of style...
Sep 11, 2025 | Cheese
“Claret, dear, not Coca-Cola, When you’re having Gorgonzola…” — William Cole, ‘What a Friend We Have in Cheeses’ Gorgonzola, designated as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product since 1996, is a blue cheese produced in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy...
Aug 14, 2025 | Wine
In last month’s column I covered the history, background, storage and service of sake. This month I cover pairing various types of sake with food. When pairing sake with food, keep in mind that sake is less acidic than wine but much richer in umami due to its higher...
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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