Wine: It’s Greek to me!
By David Setley Did you know that Greece preceded most of Europe, including Italy, France, Germany, and Spain, in becoming a producer of wine? Yet Greek wine is rarely mentioned by wine enthusiasts. Even throughout my sommelier education, Greek wines were mainly...Halloween wines: all treats, no tricks
By David Setley Happy Halloween! Pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin ales, ginger spiced cookies, and candy corn are as synonymous with the holiday as much as witches, ghouls, and goblins. But, what about wine? Whether you are planning the perfect costume, a festive party...A Riesling to believe
By David Setley The timing of grape harvest, or “vendange” in French, varies by region and varietal. Riesling is among the earliest varietals to be harvested and is often believed (incorrectly) to produce only sweet white wines. The origins of this belief go back to...
