Offering a toast is a staple of any holiday gathering, celebratory dinner, or really any gathering of friends, colleagues and family where beverages are being consumed. Someone in the group raises his glass, says a few words, then the rest… Read More ›
Webster’s Dictionary defines provenance as: Origin, source The history of ownership of a valued object, work of art or literature. Provenance is also the most important word in the world of wine collecting. For years, there have been exciting bottles… Read More ›
It is only a recent development that we can ask the questions of why and how we should age wine. In fact, as recent as 400 years ago, wine moved on a relatively quick journey from grape juice to wine… Read More ›
One of the most common questions floating around in the whisky education ether is “What is single malt whisky?” The term “single malt” often seems to impress many whisky novices, though single malts, like any other whisky, can run the… Read More ›
Many wine buffs debate the seminal moment when American wine announced its arrival. Most argue that it is not any one moment, but rather a confluence of events. When looking back through U.S. wine history, there are events that stick out as driving forces…. Read More ›
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