The Vine Guy

Here is a selection of wonderfully tasteful wines that cost under $20 that you can proudly serve your guests or take along as a gift to any party. Now that’s a real holiday treat.

Click here to read the best values for your next party in the DC Examiner Newspaper

Winter is slowly creeping in to Washington, and as the thermometer begins its decent in to the chilly territory, the first thing that that most wine lovers think of – well, the first thing I think of – is reaching for a big red wine. But what about white wines for weathering winter weather? Most consumers usually think of white wines as warmer weather companions. However, there are many white wines on the market that can be enjoyed all year long and, in my opinion, are even more enjoyable when the temperature scoots down a notch or two.

Click Here to check out my recommendations for Winter White Wines in this week’s DC Examiner Newspaper 

Last week, Cindy recommended several wine books that would make a great present for the wine enthusiast on your gift list. But not everyone may be a thrilled with receiving a book on wine – or at least not as much as they would enjoy drinking the wine itself.

Here are a few cookbook recommendations for those on your list who may want to prepare their own food and wine pairings, as well as a couple other wine oriented gifts.

The day after Thanksgiving can only mean two things; turkey sandwiches and the start of the holiday shopping season.  Making a turkey sandwich is easy. Trying to figure out what to give the wine lover in your life takes a bit more thought.

For my money, books are the way to go. They’re perfect for the novice as well as the old pro and they can be used over and over again without having to replace a single cork. Best of all, they can be shipped to anyone, anywhere, without fear of breakage.

Here is a collection of books that should satisfy the intellectual palate of any wine, beer and spirits lover in your life.

Every Thanksgiving, my wife and I experience the same crisis: What wine do we serve with Thanksgiving dinner? Yes, in our house, it’s a big deal!

In order to keep the peace in the family this year, we decided to employ the advice of four “neutral” wine experts in Washington, DC, to play referee and keep our Thanksgiving day wine choices stress free.

Check out their excellent recommendations in this week’s Vine Guy column in the DC Examiner Newspaper

And have a wonderfully, stress-free Thanksgiving holiday!