By Bob Lipinski Vermouth… the centuries-old, aromatized wine, mostly from Italy, has had a revival! The new category of Italian vermouths is “Vermouth di Torino,” from the northwest region of Piedmont. Although some of these vermouths made been for hundreds of years,...
By Bob Lipinski When I think about Father’s Day, I remember barbecuing steaks, hamburgers, sausages, and hot dogs, over “real charcoal,” while enjoying bottles of beer, platters of cold macaroni and potato salad, and, of course, slices of sour dill pickles. This...
By Bob Lipinski Earlier this year, judges sampled over 750 of the best Virginia wines from across the Commonwealth. With 79 wineries receiving 137 Gold Medals, the highest 12 ranking red, white, and sparkling wines make up the 2024 “Governor’s Cup® Competition.” I had...
By Bob Lipinski Anderson Valley, an AVA (1983) grape-growing area west of Ukiah and north of Sonoma in Mendocino County, California, continues to garner praise as one of the premier regions for Pinot Noir and is one of California’s coolest climates. The valley is...
By Bob Lipinski “Some are kissing mothers, and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.” (Pearl S. Buck, 1892-1973, American writer and novelist) When we think of Mother’s Day, images of multicolored flowers,...
By Bob Lipinski Tannat (a palindrome) is a dark red grape variety with its roots originating in Madiran, a tiny village in Southwest France. Its wines are incredibly dark and fuller-bodied than Cabernet Sauvignon, making them an immediate favorite for grilled or...
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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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