Key West Sunsets…

The sunsets in Key West, Florida are famous, as is the town itself. A recent vacation had me disappointed in the usual wine selections, but not in the quality of other offerings. A tourist destination, the town of Key Wes is the southern most point in the US, as the sign says; 90 miles to Cuba, 137 miles to...

Frost on the Pumpkin

Here we go again…. it’s Fall. The baseball season is nearing an end, the football season has just begun. The kids are in their school routine, the sweaters are back on, the boots are out from their Summer storage. The “Frost is on the Punkin” as James Whitcomb Riley once wrote. It’s time to look at...

A Red Blend…

by any other name… can be confusing, as it is not just a red blend. It could be a “Meritage” (mare ih tidge) rhymes with heritage. This is a wine that contains at least three of the five original red Bordeaux varietals; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Malbec. It could be...

A Trip to Mexico…

via wine. I’m talking real Mexican wine, from grape varietals grown there for over half a century. In the northern part of Mexico, close to the border, there is a wonderful climate for wine making, and some clever and wise wine makers have purchased land and are beginning to make an impact on the American...

Wine Fest at SPAC

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center has hosted a Fall Wine Festival for many years, recently the sponsor has been the Italian Trade Commission. When you get to the SPAC grounds you will not only get to sample hundreds of wines from around the world, foods from some of the area’s top restaurants, but...

Labor Day Feast

by Carolyn Brown A Labor Day Feast …with roast beast-and great wine , of course! We’re celebrating the harvest and we’ve got sweet corn from the garden, the last of the lettuce before we plant the next row for Fall. There are a few squash left, and of course, some tomatoes. Trying not to make the menu...