by Nevin | Mar 1, 2021 | Wine Terms
“What on earth would make wine non-vegan?” It’s grape juice right? As vegan culture blossoms and innovative restaurants break through the “vegan food is boring” stereotype, winemakers around the world look to build trust with their...
by Nevin | Feb 26, 2021 | Beer History
Choose, but choose wisely.. Beer has been brewed and enjoyed for thousands of years. For 99% of that time, it was not consumed from glassware. Glassware was only available to the wealthy until the 19th century. Up until that time beer was consumed in metal, earth-ware...
by Nevin | Feb 25, 2021 | Wine Terms
You may hear the word “tannins” pop up while enjoying a bottle with friends or reading a wine review, but what are tannins? Tannins are also known as tannic acid and are naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds found in plant materiel. They are in the...
by Nevin | Feb 23, 2021 | Food Pairings
National Chili Day is only a few days away.. The forth Thursday in February marks an opportunity to pay tribute to the greatest competition food of them all. Few can agree on what goes in “proper chili” but none can argue on what goes best with chili....
by Nevin | Feb 17, 2021 | Food Pairings
February is when seasonal green vegetables and herbs reign supreme. This late winter month provides arugala, avocado, bok choy, kale, spinach, artichoke, broccoli, celery, brussel sprouts, leeks, and collard greens. While all of these are very healthy, they are also...
