Author Archives: The Vine Guy

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 →

Where did the summer go? How did we get all the way through the heat and humidity of the August – which actually wasn’t as torrid as usual this year – and slide so quickly into September and the hustle … Continue reading →

School supplies? Check. New clothes? Check. New alarm time set? Check. All systems are ‘go’ for work/school reentry as you prepare to leave summer’s orbital status and make your final approach back to reality after Labor Day. CLICK HERE to … Continue reading →

A fellow wine enthusiast posted the following question to a group of journalists on social media, “When wine consumers are determining quality in wine, what do you think they’re looking for?” I jokingly replied, “A second date…” or at least … Continue reading →

Greece is considered by many to be the birthplace of wine. In addition to having the oldest documentation of a deity dedicated to wine – Dionysus – there is archeological evidence to support the theory that wine was an important … Continue reading →

Not that long ago, DC was a foddie wasteland, with limited dining options and only a handful of innovative chefs. Today, DC is one of the foodie-friendliest cities in America, known for a wide variety of hip hangouts, celebrity chef … Continue reading →

Six years is a long time to do anything, let alone have the privilege of sharing with listeners my favorite wines over the years. Yes, six years ago today, I delivered my first Wine of the Week segment on WTOP … Continue reading →

Sometimes I forget things… like where I put my car keys, the name of that actor who starred in the movie I can never remember, and of course, that Washington State makes some pretty good wines, particularly summer-friendly white wines. … Continue reading →