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...
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 | Jul 5, 2022 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski ‘A glass of wine is a great refreshment after a hard day’s work.’ — (Ludwig Van Beethoven, 1770-1827, German composer) Mendoza, a grape-growing province in the Cuyo region in the central-western part of the country, directly west of Buenos Aires, was...
by Bob Lipinski | Jun 13, 2022 | 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,” bottles of beer, platters of cold macaroni and potato salad, and of course, slices of sour dill pickles. This Father’s Day, I’m...
by Bob Lipinski | Apr 22, 2021 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski Originally a Bordeaux grape variety, Malbec has not only found a second home in Argentina but has become its most sought-after red wine. Malbec was brought to Argentina in 1868 by French agronomist Michel Pouget, while phylloxera, a grapevine...
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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