Category Archives: Podcasts

Having just returned from a whirl wine trip to Napa Valley, I thought I would share some wine recommendations that you could not, should not do without. Click here to listen to this week’s WTOP Radio Wine of the Week … Continue reading →

Listen in to WTOP Radio’s Wine of the Week to hear about cool gift ideas for Father’s Day. Click here to listen…

When it gets this sticky outside, it would be nice to have a wine that you can rely on to help you cool down on the inside. Here are a few white wine we’re loading up in our frig, hoping … Continue reading →

Rosé wines are versatile and easy on the wallet. Served well chilled, they make a great companion for the hammock or picnic basket, pairing well with grilled seafood, chicken or roasted pork. If you want to add a festive flair … Continue reading →

Looking for an easy drinking wine to kick back and relax with? Try these tasting, refreshing wines. All they need is a corkscrew and a hammock – and maybe a glass if you plan on sharing… Have a great Memorial … Continue reading →

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when Japanese beer and sake were considered the only acceptable adult beverages to enjoy with traditional servings of maki rolls and nigiri. But all of that has changed, thanks in part to … Continue reading →

Looking for a place to kick back and enjoy interesting wine samples? Why not try one of the many well-stocked wine bars in the Washington area! Click the link to hear three recommendations in Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC.

On Tuesday, May 3, 2011, I was fortunate enough to appear on WUSA Channel 9 Television in Washington, DC, to discuss what gives wine its flavor. Click on the link below to check out the 3 minute interview with Jessica Doyle … Continue reading →

Is the perceived taste or pleasure of the wine influenced by price? It is a mystery similar to the chicken and the egg. Does the wine taste better because it costs more or does it cost more because the wine … Continue reading →

Like so many other people in the DC area, we have a dog. A big, goofy yellow lab. He was a rescue dog that became part of our family during Hurricane Isabel in the fall of 2003. And like the … Continue reading →