Author Archives: The Vine Guy

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 →

According to Wikipedia, a saint is defined as “a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness…” While the English term “saint” originated in Christianity, historians of religion now use the appellation in a more general way … Continue reading →

One of the most common questions friends ask me is, “What’s next big thing in wine?” Many wine drinkers simply want to know where the next batch of great wine is coming from. While this is a little bit like … Continue reading →

There are a lot of wines out there – and trust me, some are great and some are not so great. Without a fair amount of dedicated research or a lot of trial and error, it can be difficult to … Continue reading →