This originally appeared online at thecrazymind.com. You can read it here. Randi Glazer, a lifetime Long Islander, has been intrigued by wines for over 10 years. When not tasting wine, Randi Glazer is a professional with many years of experience in domestic and international underwriting for admitted and non-admitted Property, and Inland Marine risks. We have conducted an… Read more →
Personal Wine ‘Bottle of Wits’ wine review
One of my favorite movies of all time is the Princess Bride, directed by Rob Reiner. The film was released in the United States on September 25, 1987. The Princess Bride is number 88 on the top 100 funniest movies for the American Film Institute (AFI) and the film is number 50 on Bravo‘s “100 Funniest Movies”. In 2016, the… Read more →
Interesting Facts About Wine
Wine is something that is enjoyed by most. Wine has been around, consumed, and enjoyed for a long time! Those who study wine tend to learn about the composition and makeup of wine but there are some other interesting customs and history associated with wine that are interested to take note: 1. The custom of bumping glasses to “cheers” is… Read more →
A Rosé Grows in Springtime
The spring is here and that means there’s a new catalogue of wines and spirits to be explored. In with the new and out with the old — and that means saying goodbye to the heavier, warmer, full-bodied wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, and welcoming in lighter, crisper wines such as Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, and sweeter,… Read more →
5 Tips on Cooking with Wine
Wine is a great ingredient when you are looking to change up your meal preparation routine and spice up your favorite dishes. These are some simple tips on what to look for when you are ready to introduce this to your kitchen. Enjoy! 5 Tips on Cooking with Wine from Randi Glazer Read more →
2014 Wine Blog Awards
Many people think that food blogging is a dream job, and that anyone with a semi decent palate can take this on as a full time career. However, blogging about food, beer, wine and the hospitality industry in general is hard work. A few things to keep in mind when pursuing this path would be to take it seriously, and… Read more →
Could Drinking Wine Be a New Form of Exercising?
The research center at the University of Alberta in Canada has found that drinking red wine is better than going to the gym. Along with his other colleagues, Jason Dyck, believes that grapes contain a special and complicated factor called resveratrol, which is found to improve bodily functions of the heart, muscles and bones. These functions are also achieved when… Read more →
Advertising Regulations On Alcoholic Beverages
In the last few years France has taken a strong stance regarding their advertising regulations, and is holding companies accountable for maintaining complete honesty throughout their campaigns. Alcohol consumption is among the regulated fields in which the encouragement of “excessive and customary” alcohol drinking is prohibited. Non- compliance from companies means thousands of dollars in fines and even prison time.… Read more →
Wine Making In Antarctica
Wine production does not usually come to mind when one thinks of Antarctica. Many wine regions in Argentina and New Zealand are beginning to dry up due to global warming, and are now turning to Antarctica’s boundless landscape as a potential ice wine region. There is one person in particular who is currently experimenting with the production of wine along… Read more →
Winery Waste in Napa Valley Becoming More Difficult to Process
Napa Valley produces over 11.3 gallons of wine waste per year without a proper place to dispose of it. Sanitation agencies have estimated that 43,000 gallons of grape skins, leftover wine lees and water wash, bypass local wastewater treatments and are transported to plants in the outskirts of California. One popular process, that is used by the majority of these… Read more →