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...
Are you ready for the Super Bowl … and wine?
Drink Up! By David Setley According to songwriter and performer Darius Rucker, “There are two seasons: Football season and waiting for football season.” And this year, South Jersey’s near-home team is going to Super Bowl LIX! I know I’m the wine guy… football fans...
