Music. Have you ever listened to the same song before and after wine? Why is it that after two glasses of wine, you realize the profound nature of “Achy Breaky Heart”? A song’s emotions can mingle with wine’s ability to make you happy, sad, nostalgic,...
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Pinkies Up…says the sage of the D.C. food-wine-bar scene.
My friend E’ohcarak is a sage of the D.C. food-wine-bar scene. She recently told me, “Rosé all day!” is a familiar cry heard throughout D.C. bars, and even the guys are drinking Rosé! For my reader’s edification, the name E’ohcarak is Irish Gaelic and roughly...
More on food and wine…
Wine, food, cultures. No exceptions. All cultures should drink wine and revere their chefs. Wine and time. Wine slows down time. At least, I think it does. A fast-food lunch at Five Guys does not invoke an image of relaxation. On the other hand, lunch...
How to Demystify Bordeaux AOCs
You’ll find many Bordeaux on lists of the world’s top-rated wines. The Romans introduced wine production in this French region in the mid-first century AD. And it has remained continuously under the vine ever since. It was not always as famous as it would become....
What can consumers know from a US wine label?
Shopping for wine can be overwhelming, but only if you go unprepared. To avoid buying a wine based on label art, you can start by knowing your taste preference (see our article There is a wine for you) and the desired style. There are five...