What the heck is Vermouth?

What the heck is Vermouth?

Vermouth…it’s the ingredient that makes a Martini a Martini and a Manhattan a Manhattan, right? I know that it’s in there but what exactly is it? Let’s learn about this classic elixir. Vermouth is actually a fortified wine! Yes, it’s made from wine grapes. There’s a...
What’s your Wine Mood?

What’s your Wine Mood?

Today is a drizzly, chilly (at least for May) day in New England. I’m sitting at a lovely café sipping a latte (too early for wine) and contemplating my next blog post. My computer keys don’t seem to be cooperating but then it hit me. Wine isn’t always about tasting,...
Enter: the Tasting Room

Enter: the Tasting Room

Over the past several years I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing many tasting rooms across the country. My first adventure to a tasting room was a bit intimidating but at the end of the day, it was exciting and educational. Did I feel like a novice? You bet! But it...