by Bob Lipinski | Mar 14, 2024 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski At one time, Carmenère was a minor red grape variety used in the making of some red Bordeaux wines. The outbreak of phylloxera (a root-eating louse) during the 1870s devastated much of Bordeaux’s vineyards. When the vineyards were replanted, Carmenère,...
by Bob Lipinski | Feb 15, 2024 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski The elusive “pinnacle of perfection” in wine still exists and one can only thirst for that miracle bottle of great wine for $9.99 that is out there somewhere. But until that day comes, we can enjoy the journey and be on the lookout for wines that...
by Bob Lipinski | Jan 5, 2024 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski “Drinking the right wine at the right time is an art.” (Horace A. Vachell, 1861-1955, English writer) Some believe the name Merlot was given to this black grape variety because blackbirds (known in French as merle, or merlau in the local Occitan...
by Bob Lipinski | Dec 19, 2023 | Spirits, Wine
By Bob Lipinski I am absolutely the best holiday shopper, and everyone loves my gifts! My secret… I do all my shopping in a liquor store (wine shop if you prefer), and it takes less than one hour. Forget those long lines, crowded malls, and roads that resemble parking...
by Bob Lipinski | Nov 17, 2023 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski Thanksgiving is always so special; from watching the Macy’s Day parade on television, to prepping and cooking the turkey, helping make vegetable courses, and creating my favorite… cranberry ice. Although I have favorite wines and producers that over...
by Bob Lipinski | Nov 4, 2023 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski Many years ago, as a young journalist, I often heard that Beaujolais was intended to be drunk while still very young, and if over a year old, lost its appeal and charm and is best forgotten. Older journalists jokingly referred to Beaujolais Nouveau as...
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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