The Confusing Language of Wine

The Confusing Language of Wine

By Bob Lipinski “Tasting is the introduction of wine to our senses; sight, smell and taste.”  —Author Unknown With so many buzzwords, terms, phrases, and descriptions about wine being broadcast, spoken, and written about, it’s understandable to be uncomfortable...
Winston Churchill and Pol Roger Champagne

Winston Churchill and Pol Roger Champagne

By Bob Lipinski “I only drink Champagne when in love and when not.” —Christian Pol Roger Pol Roger founded the Champagne house of “Pol Roger” in 1849, in Epernay, France. In the ensuing years, Pol Roger has created a name and reputation as one of finest Champagnes in...
A Quartet of Bordeaux Wines

A Quartet of Bordeaux Wines

By Bob Lipinski “Drinking the right wine at the right time is an art.” —Horace A. Vachell, 1861-1955, English writer There is little in the world more alluring than a glass of red Bordeaux wine. In Bordeaux, centuries of blending mastery combined with a unique terrain...
Zinfandel— America’s Grape— America’s Wine

Zinfandel— America’s Grape— America’s Wine

By Bob Lipinski Zinfandel is a classic all-American grape variety, planted in virtually all of California’s grape-growing areas. It is a thin-skinned, medium acid red grape variety with a mysterious past, which has been grown throughout California for over 150 years....
Cornacchia Wines of Italy—A Hidden Treasure

Cornacchia Wines of Italy—A Hidden Treasure

By Bob Lipinski The Cornacchia Winery is situated in the region of Abruzzo (known as Abruzzi in Italy) located in a mountainous area east of Latium in the south-central part of Italy off the Adriatic Sea. In this region the two most prolific and popular grape...

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