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Desert Island Wines
At a recent dinner party, a guest asked me, “What five wines would you want if you were stranded on a desert island?” Well, that certainly gave me pause to stop and think about coming up with my “desert island” wine list. … Continue reading
Annual Pizza Wine Review
So with demands on our time piling up like cars on the Beltway at rush hour, sometimes the best course of action one can take to regain some modicum of relief is to simply order a pizza and open a … Continue reading
Laboring Over Labor Day Wines
As we head in to the home stretch of summer and attempt to ease back into the routine of work and/or school, the last thing you want to think about is what wine to kick back with and enjoy this … Continue reading
Yes Virginia, There Is A Governor’s Cup – The Best of Virginia Wines
The Virginia Wineries Association, in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board & the Virginia Vineyards Association, recently announce the winners and put together a “media case” of the winning wines for wine journalists and critics. I used my case as … Continue reading
Smokin’ Hot Wines for Smoked Food
This past May, my wife gave me a smoker for my birthday, and I have become obsessed with smoking just about everything from pork products to potatoes. I love the wonderful flavor and tenderness that smoking imparts to various foods. … Continue reading
Getting Crabby When It Comes To Wines
If it’s summer in Washington, it must be time for crabs. Whether you like your crabs in cakes, sautéed in soft shells or picking the blues, then there is a wine out there for you! Just round up a mess … Continue reading
Five Years of Wine of the Week On WTOP Radio – 2009 Vintage
Five years is a long time to do one thing – particularly if it is high school… But if it is spent doing the Wine of the Week segment on WTOP radio, then five years passes by in the blink … Continue reading
American Sparklers for the 4th of July
I was recently part of a three-person panel of judges at the 34th San Francisco wine competition. Since there are about 20 panels, you never know what your group will be asked to evaluate. Fortunately, our panel was blessed to … Continue reading
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The Wines of Summer
My second favorite saying in Washington is, “it ain’t the heat, it’s the humidity.” Who are they kidding? Either way, it’s hot and I need a wine that cuts through a Washington summer like a motorcade cuts through rush hour … Continue reading
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Horsing Around for A Worthy Cause
Every two years, the horse-riding community comes together to celebrate the impact that horses have on people in the therapeutic riding community. On the evening of October 25th in Poolsville, Maryland, I am proud to be the Master of Ceremonies … Continue reading →