Going shopping

We went to Bottle Rocket in NYC with The Wine Diva where we learned about storage and screwcaps.

Salty, smoky and spicy

In today’s culinary global village, you’re bound to encounter food that’s salty, smoky, spicy. . . or, as in the case of some cusines like those of the Pacific Rim and Asia, all three! So, when you are standing in your local wine shop or reviewing a restaurant wine list, consider the S Factor: Is [...]

The book is out

Secrets From The Wine Diva is out and available at a bookstore or wine shop near you. You can order the book directly through The Wine Diva’s web site here.

To filter or not to filter

Some wines feature “unfiltered” on their labels when most don’t even mention it. What does it mean, and should you care?
Most Americans think a wine should be perfectly clear and would be very leery about drinking a red wine if it was hazy or there was sediment in the glass. So wines made in commercial [...]

The gift of glass

When it comes to gift giving, I prefer to give wineglasses more than a bottle of wine. They give the recipients years of increased drinking pleasure, which is why I call them “the gift that keeps on giving.” Before you start giving them away, be sure you gift yourself! They come in all price points [...]