Category Archives: Commentary

Wine on Deck

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

A vinous salute to the Phillies. Read more →

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Rioja Rising

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

Rioja is on the upswing in America. Read more →

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The Sweet and Lowdown for an Odd Grape

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jeff Alexander

Despite committing to sweet wines, Chaddsford gets esoteric. Read more →

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It’s All Greek to Me

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Mike Madaio

Greek wines featuring unheard-of grapes can provide value. Read more →

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Of Old School Primitivo and Making My Day

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Frank Cipparone

Frank waxes poetic. Read more →

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If it Doesn’t Sparkle, it Doesn’t Matter

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Jeff Kralik

’tis the season to break out the bubbly. Read more →

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A Vinous Holiday Survival Guide

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Frank Cipparone

How to pair, what to gift, and other sage advice. Read more →

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Buy Better Beaujolais

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Mike Madaio

This November, skip Beaujolais Nouveau Day and head for the Crus instead. Read more →

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When Cheaper Actually Is Better

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Mike Madaio

Please your wallet and your taste buds, simultaneously. Read more →

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Is the PLCB Killing Your Wine?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mike Madaio

Read this before you order wine in the summer. Read more →

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Puck-sized Pepperoni & Short Sips

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jeff Alexander

Jeff finds his summertime wine groove. Read more →

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Smokin’ hot…or Rhone if you want to

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jeff Alexander

A little humor goes a long way – maybe more so when it’s unintentional. In this case, an amusing and almost unnoticeable gaffe helps me underscore the merits of Grenache, a less-than-mainstream grape that should be on your list. Even … Read more →

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Tofu dogs with Chardonnay and other 2011 delights

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Jeff Alexander

It was a crazy finish to the year. The day job, my son’s nearly-two enfant terrible temperament, Christmas season stress – the works. I certainly felt the letdown of falling off pace with my blog production over the past weeks; … Read more →

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Annual Wine Spectator poll uncorks the hype

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jeff Alexander

I learned today that a preview of the Wine Spectator’s annual “top 100” list was out. I subscribe to the magazine but will admit that I never fail to study the finalists as soon as they’re made available online, with … Read more →

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Reason no. 37 to be wary of PLCB wine

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jeff Alexander

First, there was sun tea. Now, the Commonwealth introduces UV Vin, the Liquor Control Board’s latest innovation aimed at delivering a superior experience to wine lovers from Allegheny to Ardmore. Sufferin’ sunbeams, the supposed quality of wines sold on PA … Read more →

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