Summer sparklers!
The 250th anniversary of the United States of America is in a few weeks, and many of us will be celebrating with family, friends, and neighbors by enjoying parades, picnics, and fireworks. As a child, my favorite form of “safe fireworks” was sparklers. There is...
Red wines for summer
Drink Up! The summer of 2026 is very special. On July 4, we will celebrate the semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! Over the next four weeks, I will focus on ways you can celebrate this summer and all of its events with wine....
Everything is coming up rosés
Drink Up! It’s June, it’s getting warmer, and rosés are in full bloom! Rosé wines have had a resurgence of popularity in recent years, particularly during the warmer months. Based on current wine statistics reported by MDPI, an industry research journal, one of every...
French white wines of the Loire Valley
Drink Up! The Loire Valley, a region known for its many chateaus, is also regarded as the “Garden of France” for its many diverse orchards, gardens, and vineyards. The Loire River is the longest river in France at 634 miles, starting near Ardeche in the mountains of...
