Austria: Land of Wine, Cheese, and Waltzes

Austria: Land of Wine, Cheese, and Waltzes

By Bob Lipinski “A waltz and a glass of wine invite an encore.” (Johann Strauss 1804-1849, Austrian Composer) Although archeological evidence dates winemaking and grape-growing in Austria back thousands of years, its wines have always been overshadowed by those of...
Riesling – A Misunderstood Wine

Riesling – A Misunderstood Wine

By Bob Lipinski When asked about Riesling (REECE-ling), the average wine drinker often says, “I don’t drink Riesling because it’s too sweet. I like dry wines.” While it’s true that some Riesling wines are sweet, many more are dry or off-dry. The confusion lies in the...
Recent “Wine” Discoveries…

Recent “Wine” Discoveries…

By Bob Lipinski “What I love about wine is the joy of discovery. It’s the fact that wine is so obviously affected by what people do to create it.” (Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, English musical theater composer) As an author and professional taster, I evaluate hundreds of...
Chillin’ With Rosé Wines

Chillin’ With Rosé Wines

By Bob Lipinski Warm weather means outdoor events, picnics, beaches, and, of course, plenty of chilled beer and wine. Some of the most enjoyable wines to drink during warm weather are rosés, most of which are light-bodied and off-dry, often with a “spritz” of bubbles....
The Evolution of Long Island Wines

The Evolution of Long Island Wines

By Bob Lipinski Long Island stretches across the land mass of the same name, located east of New York City, and separated from Connecticut by the Long Island Sound. The Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and the Great Peconic Bay moderate temperatures to ward off...

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