Natural wines: The minimal intervention philosophy
Drink Up! What are natural wines? Though many assume that natural wines and organic wines are the same, that’s not quite true. All natural wines are organic wines, but not all organic wines are natural wines. I know. It’s confusing even for those in the wine industry!...
Summer French wines from Sancerre and Muscadet
Drink Up! Last week, I discussed wines from the Touraine-Amboise, Chinon and Vouvray appellations of the mid-Loire Valley wine region, also known as the “Garden of France.” This week, I’d like to introduce you to the Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume and Muscadet wine regions of...
Summer French wine from the Loire Valley
Drink Up!By David Setley The Loire Valley is known for its many chateaus, orchards, gardens and vineyards. This wine region is arguably the most diverse in all of France. This week and next, I will discuss some of the most recognized appellations and wines of the...
Summer is the time for a spritz
Drink Up! In beautiful South Jersey, summer means flip-flops, beach days, family picnics, evenings on the porch, and traffic. When I was a child, summer meant afternoons at the pool or playing in the backyard with my siblings, spritzing each other with the garden hose...
