by David Setley | Jun 26, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! Happy Summer at the Jersey Shore! Summer officially comes to the northern hemisphere on the day of the summer solstice, which occurred on June 20. When you think of summer wines, you likely picture rosés or light white wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot...
by David Setley | Jun 19, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! Arguably among the most renowned wine regions in the world, Bordeaux is home to many of the world’s most notable grape varietals. The city of Bordeaux, for which the wine region is named, is located on the Garonne River. This week, I’ll discuss the history...
by David Setley | Jun 12, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
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...
by David Setley | Jun 5, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! Riesling is among the most misunderstood of all grape varietals, as it is often believed (incorrectly) to produce only sweet white wines. The origins of this belief go back to the 1960s, when many wines made from the Riesling grape were mass-produced and...
by David Setley | May 29, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! Next week, June 2-8, is National Prosecco Week in honor of Italy’s most popular sparkling wine. For those who don’t know, Prosecco is to Italy as Champagne is to France and Cava is to Spain. My favorite Prosecco memory occurred a few years ago when we were...
