Nov 4, 2026 | Cheese, Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer), Spirits, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Articles and books abound with advice, charts, and diagrams on pairing cheese with wine, hailing some combinations as heavenly. (A few I’ve tried suggested otherwise.) More adventurous writers also explore cheese and beer pairings, reflecting the...
Sep 20, 2026 | Beer & Sake
By Bob Lipinski The year was 1810 and the world was about to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen of Bavaria on Oct. 12. To celebrate the occasion, the crown prince’s father, King Max Joseph of Bavaria, hosted...
Feb 20, 2021 | Cheese, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Port is one of my absolute favorite wines, especially when cold weather comes knocking. There is nothing like a slightly chilled glass of port with a wedge of cheese, a bowl of nuts, and a roaring fire. Port is a sweet red, rosé, or white fortified...
May 7, 2020 | Cheese, 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) When we think of Mother’s Day, images of multicolored flowers, greeting cards with heartfelt words,...
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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