Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US geographically, but the state’s direct wine shipping law presents BIG problems for wine lovers.  For a state founded on religious and political freedom, We’re baffled (well, not really because we know why it is the way it is).  The state prevents wine lovers from shipping [...] Read More

With the exciting new release of the 2011 Calamity Sue, Riesling, Monterey County, California (CAL932) $17.99 now showing at tasting events everywhere, we thought it would be a good time to distinguish between the many different styles of Riesling.  As varietals go, Riesling is probably one of the most misunderstood.  This is perhaps because Rieslings [...] Read More

Indiana may be a winning team going into the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament that begins on March 19, 2013, but the madness that dominates Indiana alcohol regulations is certainly not entertaining for the wine lover.  Back in 2006, Indiana Governor Daniels signed into law, the following legislation about shipping wine direct to consumers: The [...] Read More