by Bob Lipinski | Oct 18, 2019 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski “A glass of wine is a great refreshment after a hard day’s work.” (Ludwig Van Beethoven, 1770–1827, German composer) Sweet wines are meant for after-dinner consumption…right? Well, yes, and no. There are some sweet and some not so, that are served...
by Bob Lipinski | Aug 22, 2019 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski Rioja is grape-growing region in the northeastern part of Spain in a 75 mile stretch of land along the Ebro River. It is close to the western Pyrenees, about 250 miles south of Bordeaux, France. Rioja takes its name from Rio Oja, a mountain stream that...
by Bob Lipinski | Jul 26, 2019 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski With the “dog days of summer” upon us, it’s time to enjoy some refreshing white, rosé and red wines that are light-bodied, fruity, chillable and refreshing. Some of my recently tasted and recommended wines for “beating the heat” are: 2018 Carta Vieja...
by Bob Lipinski | Jun 28, 2019 | Cheese, Wine
By Bob Lipinski When the subject of wines from Australia is brought up, most people think of “critter” (Yellow Tail) labels, “fruit-bomb” Shiraz and over-oaked Chardonnay. Australia produces some excellent Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and even sparkling wines. Australia is...
by Bob Lipinski | May 29, 2019 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski When you mention Portuguese wines, most people think of refreshing summer rosé wines or wonderful Port wines great for colder weather. But Portugal has more to offer than just rosé and port. In fact, some of the greatest wine values in today’s market...
by B0bLip_admin | May 3, 2019 | Cheese, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Franciacorta is a “classic method” sparkling wine made in the province of Brescia in Italy’s northern region of Lombardy. According to its DOCG (1995) regulations, Franciacorta can be made into a white or rosé sparkling wine, which can range from...
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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