by Nevin | Apr 8, 2021 | Wine Terms
Whether you’re just finding your way into dry red wine, or are a connoisseur of all styles, Pinot Noir is the grape with potential for you.. Potential for what? Pinot Noir has the maximum potential for variance, potential for food pairings, potential for ageing,...
by Nevin | Apr 6, 2021 | Beer History
For most consumers the words; beer, ale, and lager all seem interchangeable. Some may make a connection between British pubs and ales, while others may notice that Germany and lagers are frequently mentioned together. But what exactly are ales and lagers? ...
by Nevin | Apr 3, 2021 | Food Pairings
Tomorrow is Easter, and Passover is coming to an end soon. This means that lamb will be on the menu for millions of Catholics, Christians, and Jews around the world. Some will prepare it on the grill and others will take their time with a roast, but whatever your...
by Nevin | Apr 1, 2021 | Food Pairings
I spent many of my formative years in the Baltimore/ DC area enjoying world famous blue crab. As a kid I paired it with lemonade, and as a college student I looked to a cold Yuengling. Now that I’m deep in the wine and craft beer worlds, I realize there are so...
by Nevin | Mar 23, 2021 | Wine Terms
For anyone that’s ever paused to take in the complexity of a glass of wine, I’m sure the question has arisen, where does the aroma come from? The aroma of wine comes from a wide array of volatile and non-volatile chemical compounds found in grapes, the...
