Enjoy wines from Spain this autumn
Drink Up! A few weeks ago, I discussed lighter-bodied reds to help us ease into cooler weather. As many of us begin turning on our heaters, it feels right to transition to fuller-bodied reds. In the world of wine, Spanish wines are among the greatest values. Although...
Fall wines from the Piemonte region of Italy
Drink Up! Fall means cooler weather, evenings on the porch, pumpkin-spiced lattes, and, for wine enthusiasts, the return of red wine after a summer of whites and rosés. Though it may feel a bit early for the more full-bodied wines that take the lead in winter, you may...
Harvest wines that are organic, biodynamic, sustainably farmed, and natural
Drink Up! Happy harvest! Le vendange 2026 est arrivé! (“Vendange” is the French word for the wine harvest season). For most of the Northern Hemisphere, this can be as early as late August or as late as the end of October. It varies by region and varietal. In parts of...
A touch of orange… orange wine that is!
Drink Up! October evokes images of leaves changing and pumpkin patches, as well as the traditional colors of black and orange. Orange is also the color utilized by the Multiple Sclerosis Society to raise awareness of this terrible disease. Annually, Passion Vines...
