Category: Wine
Updated on December 6, 2016
Costco Versus My All Time Favorite Liquor Store
If you haven’t heard an update from The Tipsy Concierge in awhile, it is because this is the time of year in the alcoholic beverage sales industry known as “OND,” or October/November/December—obviously the high volume season for… Read More
Updated on September 19, 2016
The Next Napa?
Say you’re planning a celebratory milestone birthday…or anniversary…or proposal… Where do you go to make it special? Wine country, of course! But beyond that, since you obviously want to make it memorable, which “wine country” do you… Read More
Updated on August 16, 2016
Tipsy Concierge Answers a Question on Wine Education
Dominic F. of North Carolina writes to The Tipsy Concierge: “Wanting to take my wine education to the next level. Any history/wine region/education books you can recommend to me?” Wow, loaded question there, Dom! It all starts… Read More
Updated on April 16, 2016
All You Can Drink Cruise Package a Value?
My family likes to take cruises. A bigger consideration than the destination, for me anyway, is the amenities of the ship and the cost of the alcohol. There has been a trend towards cruise lines letting you… Read More
Posted on March 25, 2016
Latest Trends in Wine/Spirits
I like to read about wine. I call it my job. My tax accountant calls it a hobby. Nevertheless, I have come across some interesting trends, facts, and observations which you may find interesting. Overall wine… Read More
Posted on March 9, 2016
40 Years Ago – Napa “Arrived,” Toppled French Wine Dominance
It is interesting to note that monumental moments have been made out of marketing gimmicks. A modern example was last year’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge phenomenon where 87-year-old Ethel Kennedy (widow of Robert F. Kennedy) doused herself… Read More
Updated on March 10, 2016
Spotlight on Caymus Vineyards
Winter can be a beautiful time to tour Napa Valley. The vineyards are dormant, but the mustard plants are in full bloom. My wife and I, in the midst of planning a tour through… Read More
Updated on February 9, 2016
How to Impress Your Valentine!
If you are like me you will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved one and a bottle of Champagne. In an earlier blog post I talked about the differences between true Champagne and sparkling wines. Assuming… Read More
Updated on January 25, 2016
Appreciating the Aromatics in Your Wine Glass
My wife is always amazed at how long I can hold a grudge. About 15 years ago I recall ordering a glass of wine at a restaurant and, since it smelled like damp cardboard, told the waitress… Read More
Updated on January 25, 2016
Left Bank? Right Bank? These Wines Could Break the Bank!
I went to a wine tasting and at each pour the server stated something cryptic like “this is a Left Bank Cabernet,” or, “this is a Right Bank Merlot.” I thought this took the assumption of the… Read More