Double Down On Small Bottles
By Bob Lipinski As alternatives to wine-by-the-glass, half- and quarter-bottles have clear advantages. Once while I was Director of Training for Southern Wine & Spirits, I called on a restaurant (now closed) in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y. to present an...
The Finger Lakes — Wine Country
By Bob Lipinski The Finger Lakes, located 350 miles northwest of New York City, are named after the 11 narrow lakes formed by Ice Age glaciers. Wineries cluster around four main lakes with Native American names such as Canandaigua (“The Chosen Spot”), Keuka (“Canoe...
Fourth of July… Fun Facts and Trivia
By Bob Lipinski The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday: parades, flags, fireworks, great history, barbecues and wine, beer, and cocktails! Here are some fun facts and trivia… ✴ Independence Day commemorates the Continental Congress’s formal adoption...
Spring: It’s Time for Cocktails and Wine
By Bob Lipinski After enduring a long, cold winter filled with snow, ice, and short, gloomy days spent indoors trying to stay warm, everyone tends to get spring fever. I’ve grown tired of heavy winter vegetables, missed feeling the sun on my face outside, and have...
Chaptalization: 225 Years Old and Still Being Used
By Bob Lipinski Chaptalization is a strictly regulated winemaking technique, originating in France, where sugar is added to the unfermented grape juice (must) to increase the final alcohol content, rather than to make the wine sweet. In certain cool-climate...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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