by Greg Masinton | Jul 28, 2016 | Food and Wine, Travel, Wine
Each person places importance on different things when selecting a retirement location. For some it’s weather, or saving money. Maybe it’s being closer to family and friends or a place where you can play golf all year. For us, it’s finding just the right town for...
by Greg Masinton | May 20, 2016 | Food and Wine, Travel, Wine
A Brief History Of Italian Wine Any culture that once worshiped a God of Wine and Intoxication must know a little something about wine. Italy might not produce as much wine as Spain or consume as much wine per capita as the French (although it’s still close on both),...
by Greg Masinton | May 19, 2016 | Food and Wine, Wine
The thing I hate most about wine ratings is the thing that makes them what they are. Wine ratings are subjective. They are one person’s judgement of quality and don’t take into account what really matters – how much you drink, what you can afford, when to drink...
by Greg Masinton | May 3, 2016 | Food and Wine, Wine
Do you have cats? Have you ever smelled raw clay kitty litter? How about putting your face right down into a somewhat used litter box filled with clay kitty litter? Do it. Then take a big, deep whiff and register what you smell. Chances are, you smell clay, dust, cat...
by Greg Masinton | Mar 22, 2016 | Food and Wine, Wine
Oak, to a winemaker, is like salt and pepper to the master chef. It’s not the main ingredient, but it matters more than you think. Used right, you get a product of exceptional flavor and quality. Used incorrectly and you are pretty sure you’re switching to beer....
by Greg Masinton | Mar 17, 2016 | Food and Wine, Wine
Remember that time when your friend brought over that $500 bottle of Chateau Margaux to share? Yeah, me neither. See, I only have two types of friends – the ones that drink moderately priced, good quality wines, and the imaginary ones. In our circle of friends...
