Cheddar Cheese: Everyone’s Favorite
By Bob Lipinski Cheddar, a cheese made from cow’s milk, originated in the sixteenth century near Somerset, England, and is now made worldwide, including in the United States. The first American Cheddar was made not long after the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth. By 1792,...
Tannat – A Grape You Probably Never Heard Of
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...
Recent Wine and Spirit Discoveries
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...
Carmenère — Chile’s Hidden Gem
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,...ABOUT BOB
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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