Author Archives: The Vine Guy

The holiday season is in full swing and the pressure is on to find just the right gift for friends and family members on your shopping list. And if that special someone is a wine lover, well, there can be … Continue reading →

Americans have a sweet tooth. We crave donuts, candy bars and nearly every conceivable flavor of ice cream. So it’s surprising that many wine consumers have ignored dessert wines. CLICK HERE to READ this week’s column

For those of you who have wondered, “Does he really smell and taste all of that stuff in the wine?” Well, some of you recently had a chance to find out. A couple of weeks ago, I led a wine … Continue reading →

My wife and I both come from families where Thanksgiving is a big deal. Preparation begins almost a week ahead and yet the rush to get everything on the table in time for dinner always reaches a chaotic crescendo just … Continue reading →

For those of you who have wondered, “Does he really smell and taste all of that stuff in the wine?” Well, now is your chance to find out. Tomorrow, from 3:00 – 5:30 pm at the River Falls Market in … Continue reading →

Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. There is even a popular theory that the word wine itself comes from the Georgian word “gvino” which the Romans shorten to vino and the French shortened it … Continue reading →

Even though my own children are now off at college and no longer roaming the neighborhood asking neighborhood friends for candy, it appears that our home is still a popular stop among neighborhood parents. And since Halloween falls on Saturday … Continue reading →

I will never understand why so many wine enthusiasts resist popping the corks on bottles of sparkling wines or Champagne unless they are celebrating a special occasion or New Year’s Eve. It’s a shame, really, since these wines are incredibly … Continue reading →

If April showers bring May flowers, then October Brides get showered with colorful leaves and crisp autumn air. According to the American Association of Certified Wedding Planners, it appears that there are a growing number of couples who are opting … Continue reading →

David Phinney has a restless soul and a deft touch when it comes to making wine. He is the man behind the proverbial curtain of Orin Swift Cellars, which he began after taking a permanent hiatus from college in 1998. … Continue reading →