by Bob Lipinski | Sep 20, 2025 | Wine
I love “bubbly” … sparkling wines that dance on my tongue, revealing their subtle or bold flavors. Some are crisp, palate-cleansing and quite dry, while others are off-dry or even sweet. Virtually every country makes them, and they are available in all sorts of style...
by Bob Lipinski | Aug 14, 2025 | Wine
In last month’s column I covered the history, background, storage and service of sake. This month I cover pairing various types of sake with food. When pairing sake with food, keep in mind that sake is less acidic than wine but much richer in umami due to its higher...
by Bob Lipinski | Jul 18, 2025 | Beer, Wine
Sake is NOT a rice wine. It is brewed like beer and not distilled nor fermented like wine. A symbolic interpretation of the word sake (sah-kay) means “the essence of the spirit of rice.” Sake is made in many countries including the United States, Australia, Brazil,...
by Bob Lipinski | Jun 10, 2025 | Cooking & Food, 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, served along with platters of cold macaroni and potato salad, and, of course, slices of sour dill...
by Bob Lipinski | May 22, 2025 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski I’m one of those individuals that doesn’t wait until hot weather to light the barbecue grill. I enjoy grilling most anytime, including during snowstorms and frigid temperatures. However, I draw the line when outside is experiencing heavy torrential...
by Bob Lipinski | May 7, 2025 | Wine
“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) Mother’s Day is traditionally credited to Anna Jarvis (1864-1948), who,...
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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