Just Shut Up and Enjoy the Wine

I know a little bit about wine — more than some, less than others.  But I try (honestly, I do) not to vomit everything I

The Fiasco of Chianti

When I was young, my parents were super fond of an Italian restaurant in Washington, DC called Luigis. The restaurant opened in 1943 and closed

Some of that Muskrat Wine

Part of my job in the retail wine industry is to translate what people say into what they actually mean. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes frustrating,

Hey, You Got Bourbon in my Wine!

Working in the wine retail industry is a priceless learning experience. I totally get now why you can’t even apply to the Master of Wine

An Apothic Virgin No More

Ever since I started working in wine retail, I feel like I’m the only person on the planet who hasn’t tried Apothic Red wine. Wine

Some Goodies from the Castello . . . and How to Open a Waxed Wine Bottle

To say I’m behind on my wine reviews is an UNDERstatement. I’ve had these bottles from Castello di Amorosa sitting in my queue for waaaay