Mar 16, 2019 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski Overall, the 2017 vintage in Burgundy was excellent, providing both high quality and considerable quantity. Both reds and whites have a good fruit-acid-alcohol balance. The whites are excellent; perhaps the best vintage since 2014, with Chablis showing...
Feb 13, 2019 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski What is Bourbon Whiskey? A distinctive whiskey of Kentucky (mainly) made from a grain mixture of a minimum of 51 percent corn (there is no upper limit); distilled twice at no higher than 160-proof. It is put into new, charred oak barrels (as of 1938)...
Jan 25, 2019 | 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...
Dec 5, 2018 | Wine
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...
Nov 13, 2018 | Wine
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...
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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