Looking South for Sauv Blanc and a Robust Red
Do you love New Zealand sauvignon blanc? Well, you’ve been sorta screwed of late then. Increasing demand, supply chain issues and a 2021 harvest where...
Blinded by Bubbly (and one worth keeping an eye open for)
So my usual Champagne stopper has, well, stopped working. This can be a hazardous situation since it involves the potential loss of one’s eyesight—or worse....
Valentine’s Day on a Budget
I’m staying under the $25 mark again today, but regardless of the price, each of the following four wines offers some legit bang for the...
Uncovering Five Great Wines Under $20
I’m still a couple months out from posting The Lush Life’s annual best-value list, but all five of today’s reviews—ranging from $13.95 to $19.95—are serious...
What Wines Pair With Valentine’s Day?
Well, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and a whole bunch of us are going to share loving sentiments with the ones we hold...
How to Taste Whiskey
Is there a proper way to nose and taste whiskey? Who better to offer his thoughts than Ireland’s own Bernard Walsh of Walsh Whiskey, maker...
The Bubbly Buzz—What to Know Before New Year’s Eve
You may have heard a lot about a Champagne shortage, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of bubbly. Just of high-end Champagne. You can’t...
One of My Favourite sub-$20 Wines
Viña San Pedro’s Molina Winery, where the 1865 brand of wines is produced. I’ve been on a bit of a Carménère kick of late, but...
Why Christmas is Pinot Time
People often ask what the perfect wines are to pair with Christmas dinner. Well, here’s your answer: There aren’t any. There are too many courses...
A Visit with Three Spirits of Chile
It’s impossible to hit every booth—well, competently anyway—at a wine show. Such was the case for me with the Drink Chile 2021 event last month...
