David Setley
Cheers to the women of wine!
Drink Up! By David Setley March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of business and society. International Women’s Day, an annual celebration on March 8, dates back to 1911 for Austria, Switzerland,...
Welcome to the ‘grape unknown’
Drink Up! By David Setley Introducing customers to new wines is one of the best aspects of my job. A few days ago, a gentleman asked for recommendations on any lesser-known wines that I thought he would enjoy. I’ll share the suggestions I gave to him. Welcome to “The...
Syrah, Shiraz or Sirah?
Drink Up! By David Setley “Que Sera, Sera” (meaning “whatever will be, will be”) was a very popular song made famous by the late Doris Day in 1955. I remember my mother singing this to me as a child. I am loosely using a variation of the song’s title to introduce a...
Wine: it’s all about skin contact
Drink Up! By David Setley Aah, February. Cupid is on the loose and romance is in the air! Hallmark movie images come to mind of hand-holding, hugging, and forehead kisses. It’s safe to say that skin contact is integral to romance… and it is to winemaking as well. Did...
