by David Setley | Jan 22, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! “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. Then, I’ll offer...
by David Setley | Jan 15, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! I tasted a Malbec from Argentina for the first time nearly 20 years ago. I was amazed at how rich, smooth, and delicious it was, and reasonably priced! I spoke with wine friends about the varietal, but, at that time, few had heard of it. I felt like I...
by David Setley | Jan 8, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Happy New Year! The first weeks of January are when we are most motivated to implement those New Year’s resolutions or goals, which, for many, is to adopt a healthier routine of diet and exercise. Giving up alcohol, thus embarking on “Dry January,” is a practice...
by David Setley | Dec 30, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
Drink Up! A friend stopped at the wine bar this week to celebrate the holidays with a flight of wines. While selecting from the menu, she commented on her general preference for European wines over those from California. As she enjoyed her flight, we discussed...
by David Setley | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Food & Beverage, South Jersey
No holiday is more associated with popping a bottle of bubbly than New Year’s Eve. In fact, toasting the New Year has been customary for more than 1,500 years. After the Revolutionary War, Americans began making toasts (sometimes as many as 13!) at all major...
