November 2011

Italian (as well as other Euro country) wine labels can be confusing, even for those of us who drink quite a bit of Italian wine. The idea that the wine is typically labeled for the region is especially confusing to Americans used to being told specifically what grapes they are getting in a wine. This […]

Living in Pennsylvania, under the iron fist known as the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, can be a drag. Every product available in the state is brought in by the same source. There are no indie stores and thus limited access to knowledgeable staff. There are also no internet sales from the store of your choice […]

Earlier today, the PLCB announced a new service to its “valued customers” via e-mail. Starting this week, consumers can have online orders sent directly to Pennsylvania addresses. According to the e-mail, increased shipping tariffs will apply, to offset the “cost of packaging and freight” and an adult signature cost is baked into the new pricing.  […]

I learned today that a preview of the Wine Spectator’s annual “top 100” list was out. I subscribe to the magazine but will admit that I never fail to study the finalists as soon as they’re made available online, with a particular interest in the so-called Wine of the Year.