Summer French wine from the Loire Valley
Drink Up!By David Setley The Loire Valley is known for its many chateaus, orchards, gardens and vineyards. This wine region is arguably the most diverse in all of France. This week and next, I will discuss some of the most recognized appellations and wines of the...
Welcome to the ‘grape unknown’
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...
Wine – How sweet it is…or isn’t
Drink Up! By David Setley Though the majority of wines on the market today qualify as dry, that has not always been the case. In the ‘70s and ‘80s, most Americans preferred sweeter wines. In the 1980s, the best-selling wine here was White Zinfandel, the blush-colored...Sparkling wines for the New Year’s celebrations!
By David Setley 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...
