Double Down On Small Bottles

Double Down On Small Bottles

Aug 19, 2026 | Business Insights, Wine

By Bob Lipinski As alternatives to wine-by-the-glass, half- and quarter-bottles have clear advantages. Once while I was Director of Training for Southern Wine & Spirits, I called on a restaurant (now closed) in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y. to present an...
The Finger Lakes — Wine Country

The Finger Lakes — Wine Country

Jul 26, 2026 | Wine

By Bob Lipinski The Finger Lakes, located 350 miles northwest of New York City, are named after the 11 narrow lakes formed by Ice Age glaciers. Wineries cluster around four main lakes with Native American names such as Canandaigua (“The Chosen Spot”), Keuka (“Canoe...
Swiss Cheese Really Doesn’t Exist!

Swiss Cheese Really Doesn’t Exist!

Jul 17, 2026 | Cheese

By Bob Lipinski “What is a harp but an oversized cheese slicer with cultural pretensions?” (Denis Norden, English comedy writer) The mass-produced, mild cheese you know as “Swiss cheese” in the U.S. doesn’t actually exist in Switzerland. While it was inspired by...
Fourth of July… Fun Facts and Trivia

Fourth of July… Fun Facts and Trivia

Jul 4, 2026 | Beer & Sake, Wine

By Bob Lipinski The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday: parades, flags, fireworks, great history, barbecues and wine, beer, and cocktails! Here are some fun facts and trivia… ✴ Independence Day commemorates the Continental Congress’s formal adoption...

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