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When the Summer Olympic Games take place in Paris, France, between July 24th and August 11th, large crowds will throng at the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River cruises, and the Versailles Palace. Many well-known restaurants and bistros will be closed for France’s cherished five weeks of vaccanes, i.e., summer vacation. Those eating establishments remaining […]

Wine drinkers’ ardor for dry rosés continues to grow each year. So much so that navigating the vast seas of pink-hued bottles becomes a challenge. Popular choices such as Caves D’Esclans, “Whispering Angel,” Côtes de Provence Rosé (owned by French luxury titan, LVMH) and La Vieille Ferme Rosé hit international markets in “production line” quantities.

Even wine nerds (like me!) enjoy chilling with ice cold summertime cocktails. For fun and easy tips, check out my latest article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Cheers! The classic “Vesper Martini” delivers maximum refrehment and flavor.

Looking for fun, high-quality wines perfect for Spring (and early summer)? Then check out my latest article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Cheers!

Spouses Bénédicte Ruppert-Leroy and Emmanuel Leroy are dedicated biodynamic farmers and winegrowers, first and foremost. But since they live in the village of Essoyes in Champagne’s southernmost region of the Côte des Bar, their delicious wines happen to have tantalizing bubbles. Read Ruppert-Leroy’s full, fascinating story in my recent article in Glass of Bubbly. The

It was a pleasure and honor to write this article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the late Irv Kotovsky and the auction at Christie’s of Irv’s spectacular wine cellars in both Pittsburgh and Paris. Thanks to Irv’s spouse, Cher Lynn Kotovsky for sharing your terrific memories about enjoying marvelous wines and food with Irv in