Merlot is decidedly French
Hello Friends. It’s drinking time again (Still?). In our long line of beer, wine and spirit celebrations, today celebrates the...
Canadians say Thank you
You may remember a couple weeks ago, we celebrated the Autumnal equinox. It marks the coming end of harvest season....
Like drinking Beer in a Barrel
The old adage, like shooting fish in a barrel may be familiar. If so, you’re probably getting really old (not...
Why is Oktoberfest in September?
Today is The second to last Saturday in September. So, that means the official start of Oktoberfest. But why is...
Who said that ain’t workin’?
Some of you may remember Dire Straits with their tribute to the working man with their hit song “Money for...
Heed the Crimson Calling
We recently celebrated white wine day (which happened to fall on International beer day). And, it was a perfect Summer...
Those lazy, Crazy, Hazy Beers
In 1963, Nat King Cole released a hit song and album with a campy tune: Those lazy, crazy, hazy days...
Beer or wine, Where do we start?
Well, we have a bit of a conundrum today. It’s national white wine day, and, international beer day. So, which...
Mango only pawn in game of life
Blazing Saddles had a favorite character: Mongo. He was a simpleton. But, he knew his place in the world. Today,...
You can depend on independence
Today is July 4th. In the USA, that means something. In other countries it’s just another day. Of course, most...