Yearly Archives: 2017

Defend Oaky White Wines and Hug a Barrel

Permit me to rattle my saber a bit and come out and say I am tired of all the criticism of oaky white wines. I love ’em. Especially this time of year, when they are like a warm hug. And you want something that pairs exceptionally well with rich seafood dishes, creamy soups, and even [More]

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I Can Go For That: Recommended Canned Wines

When it comes to wine, packaging is something I think about a lot. There has been a (relative) flurry of new wines in a can, with products ranging from fizzy to spritzy, plus whites, rosés, reds. I’ve even tried a saké-based (not wine) cooler. So, are they any good? The answer is yes. Are there many [More]

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Barboursville Vineyards: A Visit to Virginia Wine Country

Though a blustery day, as fall faded and winter arrived, my visit to Barboursville Vineyards in Virginia was nonetheless memorable. Significantly for an impromptu photoshoot with my friend Tracey Salazar. I was in DC visiting Tracey and her husband, Patrick, and we went for a day-long jaunt out to Barboursville to deliver one of her prints [More]

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On Champagne and Steak: The Hey Human Podcast

Hi there and welcome to 2017. One of the highlights of my 2016 was a (brief) trip to Nashville. My guide was Susan Ruth, a performing songwriter. While I was in town I sat down with her as a guest on the Hey Human Podcast. And Champagne and steak was set in front of me [More]

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