The Power of Phenols
By Sheila Rickert |
Wine literature is replete with references to phenols, polyphenols and phenolic compounds, but what exactly are ...
Think Pink: The Expanding World of Italian Rosé
By Sheila Rickert |
When we think of Italian wines, our thoughts typically trend told bold reds, with perhaps a ...
Wines of South America: To Malbec and Beyond!
By Sheila Rickert |
Mention South American wine varietals and the mind immediately goes to Malbec. The Argentine classic has ...
Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Remoulade and a Glass of Rosé
By Sheila Rickert |
Fried green tomatoes are a summertime staple in the American South, where frugal cooks found an ingenious ...
Chilled Red Wine for Summer?
By Sheila Rickert |
Chilled Red Wine for Summer? Absolutely! Despite Pennsylvania’s unseasonably frosty April temperatures, May brings with it ...
Thai-Inspired Shrimp Pasta & Riesling
By Sheila Rickert |
A quick and easy summer entree with a little spice, Thai-Inspired Shrimp Pasta combines classic Thai ...
The Kitchen Shoppe in Carlisle
By Sheila Rickert |
While this column typically looks at BYOB restaurant options for those interested in bringing their own ...
Pét Nat: Sparkling Wine’s Unruly Step-Child
By Sheila Rickert |
Among the Champagnes, Proseccos, Cavas and other traditional holiday sparklers, you may have noticed another selection. ...
The Significance of Vinifera Grapes
By Sheila Rickert |
The banner in the tasting room read, “We Use Only Vinifera Grapes”. While I had heard ...