The day the wine world turned upside-down
Drink Up! Forty-nine years ago, on May 24, 1976, a wine tasting event in Paris, France, changed the wine world forever. Steven Spurrier, an Englishman, a wine expert, and an entrepreneur living in Paris, brought together the crème de la crème of French winemakers,...
One type of wine, five flavors: How vineyards’ growing conditions affect taste
Drink Up!By David Setley “If it doesn’t happen in the vineyard, it can’t happen in the winery.” This expression, often heard at wineries around the world, summarizes the importance of terroir in the winemaking process. Let’s discuss this frequently used wine term....
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...
