Summer! Days are longer, temperatures are higher… what do you drink? I have lots of opinions on that, and I also asked our Sojourn Philly Team. We have a lot of thoughts on drinks. Here are our picks for “the” drinks of summer! After a…
Would that a Women’s History Month not be needed to highlight the fundamental, vast, and profound impact of women in civilization and society. But, achievements, advancements, innovations, contributions, and successes of women continue to be underplayed and, sometimes, ignored. So, in March – Women’s History…
It is once again time to predict trends for the upcoming year. What will 2023 hold for wine drinkers? I don’t know, of course, but this is what I hope for! 1. Our collective obsession with Champagne will finally pass Bubbles are wonderful things, and…
Are you a last-minute shopper? Are you in Philly? I’ve got ideas for the Food and Wine lover in your life! And… shipping not required! All can be purchased online and are available for pick up. No delivery worries! Dr. Jill’s (soon-to-be) World Famous Inauguration…
There are so many wines that can be drunk with a Thanksgiving meal – why not be purposeful with your choice? I am always touting lesser-known wine varietals and regions, and Thanksgiving is a great time to seek out ones that may have personal connections…
updated 2/2/20 What will you be drinking this year? I’ve been asking myself this question as the annual “Trends” columns started appearing. I held a tasting on just this topic at my Philly wine bar, Jet, and included “New Regions” (e.g. British Columbia), “Classics with…
The proposed wine tariffs penalize the de-centralized, human-scale wine industry – as opposed to the governments and anonymous corporations they purport to punish.
November is here, which means that Thanksgiving is nearly upon us! For foodies and epicurians, few days are as delightful as is Thanksgiving with all of its meats, potatoes, casseroles, veggies, and pies. But, because it is such a special meal, it can also draw…
It’s summertime and it’s hot. Here are 3 great wines to drink chilled: rose, “orange”, and red!
“What Grows Together, Goes Together” Have you heard this adage about pairing food and wines? Local foods have been favored on menus for decades, now, as “farm-to-table” and “regionally-sourced” have evolved alongside the desire for greater sustainability in food production, generally. Among beverages, craft beer…