David Setley

Looking for lower-tannin red wines?

Drink Up! By David Setley “Tannins” seem to be one of the more complicated wine terms that I am frequently asked about. On the one hand, some folks associate tannins with issues such as headaches, stomach discomfort, and even hot flashes. On the other, tannins are an...

Wines that love the Earth… and you!

Drink Up! By David Setley Happy harvest season! In my opinion, autumn (aka Locals’ Summer) is the best time of the year. The air is cool, the skies are clear, and in the wine world, it is harvest time. In the Garden State, we celebrate the hard work of those in...

Wine harvest season is here

Drink Up! By David Setley As the days get shorter, the breezes get cooler, and the leaves slowly begin to change, we will soon be exchanging our shorts and tees for jeans and sweaters. At this time of year, many of us seek out warm comfort foods and more savory...

Cheers to Cabernet Sauvignon

Drink Up with David Setley Cabernet Sauvignon came into existence as a result of French winemakers in Bordeaux experimenting with grapevine grafting in the 1600s. It has been proven through DNA fingerprinting techniques that the grape was created by grafting together...