by Bob Lipinski | Jun 11, 2024 | Wine
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 | Jun 6, 2024 | Wine
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 | May 11, 2024 | Wine
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 | May 7, 2024 | Wine
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 | Apr 11, 2024 | Wine
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...
by Bob Lipinski | Mar 25, 2024 | Spirits, Wine
By Bob Lipinski “To offer wine is the most charming gesture of hospitality, and a host brings out for his guests the finest he has. Whether there are four wines or one, the gesture is the same.” (Alexis Lichine, 1913-1989, wine writer and winery owner) As an author...
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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