Cheers to Mom!
Drink Up!By David Setley On May 10, 1913, the House of Representatives passed a resolution requiring all federal employees, including the president, to wear a white carnation the next day in honor of mothers. May 11 was the second Sunday in May that year. The...
Wine and wine cocktails for Derby Day
Drink Up!By David Setley The 151st Kentucky Derby, the “Run for the Roses,” will take place at Churchill Downs for 10 furlongs (1.25 miles) in what may very well be the most exciting two minutes in sports. By 7 p.m. EST, we will know this year’s champion. Last year’s...
Sangiovese: Italy’s pride and joy
Drink Up!By David Setley Tuscany, located in the central region of Italy, has been referred to as the heart of the country. Florence, the capital of Tuscany, is home to many priceless treasures from the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s “David”, the beautiful...
Try these Spanish white wines
Drink Up!By David Setley Wines from Spain are one of the best values in the wine industry. While the quality continues to improve, the prices remain reasonable. Spain is most known for outstanding red wines such as Tempranillo from La Rioja and Garnacha from...
