Malbec wine: French or Argentine?
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...
Sparkling wines for the New Year’s celebrations
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...
Beaujolais Nouveau and beyond
Drink Up! On Nov. 20, “le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!” or “the Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived!” will be shouted by wine enthusiasts around the world. Since the 19th century, wine grape farmers in France’s Beaujolais region have celebrated the vendange (the wine...
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...
