David Setley - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Wines that love Mother Earth

by Michael | Apr 3, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up!By David Setley Happy Spring! In April, we witness Mother Earth reawakening from her winter sleep. I remember celebrating Arbor Day as a young boy by taking a break from classes to go outside and plant a tree. Earth Day became a spring holiday in support of...

All about Malbec

by Cindy | Mar 27, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up! By David Setley I tasted Malbec wine from Argentina for the first time nearly 20 years ago and was amazed at how rich, smooth, and reasonably priced it was. I spoke with friends about it, but few had heard of the varietal, making me feel like I had...

The impact of climate change on wine

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, South Jersey

Drink Up! By David Setley I think we’re all looking forward to spring and warmer temperatures. Last week, local weatherman Joe Martucci called this the coldest winter in 10 years! Is that a coincidence? Or part of a larger discussion on climate change? I don’t have...

Cheers to the women of wine!

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

Drink Up! By David Setley March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of business and society. International Women’s Day, an annual celebration on March 8, dates back to 1911 for Austria, Switzerland,...

Welcome to the ‘grape unknown’

by Cindy | Mar 6, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Food & Beverage, South Jersey

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...