What is a spectacular, bright, fresh, fruity wine that is perfect for summer? Falanghina! Listen in as we sip this fabulous, ancient grape from Italy’s Campania region. It was a first...
On this episode of Jill & Phill’s Brilliant Wine Sketch, we manage to discuss today’s wine – Tinhof Neuberger – in between hovercrafts, ancient wine, and lots of laughs...
I’ve been seeing a resurgence in Merlot lately. Not in people drinking Merlot, necessarily, but in wine distributors bringing me Merlot to try. I like Merlot, so I took the opportunity to...
Route 66 is known for a lot of things, but wineries are not exactly at the top of that list. However, I believe that every bottle has a story to tell, and in my never-ending search for great wine, I...
Tasting Recap: The Ides of March I recently led a tasting at Jet Wine Bar that combined two of my favorite things: History and Wine. The Ides of March provide the perfect time for a tasting centered...
Every year at this time, wine lovers across the States seek out favorite wines to pair with their Thanksgiving meal. Mine are already selected; socializing with Arneis, cheese with Palo Cortado...
It’s that time of year when wine writers, bloggers, apps, bars, etc., try to create pairings of wine and candy. I’m not immune, as my bar manager and I created one for Jet...
The first ever Philly Wine Week is now in the books! It was quite a week, with a slew of great wine and great events. There were 22 venues officially participating, each with at least 3 events;...
Thanksgiving is over, sadly, but we still have leftovers! Well, we still have leftover food. The wine is pretty much gone. Down the gullet, as they say. Great food and great wine, but how...
My friend Maria – a fellow wine lover – knows that I adore great and less-common wines and so sent me a very wonderful and eclectic box-full as a wedding present. I cannot wait to try...