📷: Hacienda El Ternero Winery in Rioja Originally posted November 2015: Tempranillo (pronounced Tem-pra-knee-yo) is Spain’s most widely planted and recognized red grape varietal. In our market, it is predominantly associated with the red wines of the Rioja district, where it makes up the majority of the blend in wines labelled “Rioja”. It is not […]
Originally posted February 2016 I don’t think one can talk about love without thinking about the heartbreak that inevitably goes along with it. I am by no means an expert in heartbreak, but I have had the good fortune of feeling a lot of love in my life and I know that with this comes some […]
Image description: eleven cans of Lunn’s Mill beer are laid out on a wooden table in an arc. The wooden table is emblazoned with the Lunn’s Mill logo which features a tree stump and the name in decorative font. Down a twisty country road you’ll see Lunn’s Mill Brewery. Not only brewing great beer, there’s […]
Image description: a stack of brightly packaged presents gives a festive impression. In the foreground, a present with bright red paper is adorned with white string and small, red berries. From timeless classics to unique selections, Bishop’s Cellar has you covered for your holiday wine, beer and spirits gifting. If you’re in a pinch for […]
Image description: A view into the Alsatian town of Colmar old town. A cluster of quaint timber-framed wood houses and shops in a blend of Germanic and French architecture. Winter is right around the corner and I’m sure many of us are feeling the itch to reach for those big, hearty reds- or maybe digging in our heels […]
Image description: A single round, red sparkling Christmas tree ornament sits in the foreground of a warm, wooden floor. In a time where many of us have more stuff than we need, giving the gift of wine, beer or spirits is a thoughtful and sustainable way to show gratitude this season. That said, I can […]
Photo description: Winemaker Lionel Faury sits in his cellar, surrounded by oak barrels, smelling a small glass of wine. France’s Northern Rhone is home to some of France’s greatest wines. The Syrah-based appellations of Cote Rotie and Saint Joseph, as well as the iconic Viogniers from the tiny appellation on Condrieu have a cult like […]
L’Azienda Agricola La Briccolina, in Serralunga d’Alba, has been in the Grasso family for five generations. Seeing a bottle of “La Briccolina Barolo di Tiziano Gasso” on our store shelves today reminds me of the interconnectedness of all things and how wine has the potential to bring people together and to preserve memories. I first […]
