Book Review: The Essence of Wine

Mary Orlin
Feature Stories
4 min read
When you put your nose in a glass, you may love what you smell, but how often are you at a loss to describe that essence, that bouquet? Ah, the mystery of our sense of smell. It is powerful and we can't really control it. When we smell something, our

2012 Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Lagrein

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
With wild rose and lavender in the aroma, this wine has spicy, brambly dark red fruit too, and black cherry, especially on the mid- and end-palate. While the wine is somewhat herby and spicy, both tannins and acidity feel mild. Fruit is the overwhelming take-away with this wine, which pairs

Book Review: Brandy: A Global History

Cathy Huyghe
Features
4 min read
The timing for the release of Brandy: A Global History could not be more perfect. Just as much of the country is settling in for winter’s long, cold nights, author Becky Sue Epstein comes along with a book ideally suited to curling up, under a blanket or near the fireplace,

Countdown to New Year’s Eve: Cava

Becky Sue Epstein
About
3 min read
Each week until the end of the year we’ll take a look at different types of sparkling wines -- Champagne included, of course -- so you’ll be able to make a great choice for your New Year’s Eve occasion. Rather than an exhaustive explanation of champagnes and sparkling wines, this

Countdown to New Year’s Eve: American Fizz

Becky Sue Epstein
About
3 min read
American…Champagne? Sparkling Wine? Each week until the end of the year we’ll take a look at different types of sparkling wines -- Champagne included, of course -- so you’ll be able to make a great choice for your New Year’s Eve occasion. Rather than an exhaustive explanation of champagnes and