I don't think I've ever tried an Oregon pinot noir - I'll have to find a bottle!

Quoted: Oregon is known as a trailblazing state, and its pioneering spirit extends to wine. Long before most Americans had ever heard of pinot noir, winemakers in Oregon were staking their futures on this ornery but immensely rewarding grape. The gamble paid off.

This explainer raises a good point - you can make your own wine and beer, but not moonshine. Apparently it's because liquor is worth more to the government than beer or wine.

Quoted: Two Georgia men pleaded guilty to charges of operating a moonshine still in the Chattahoochee National Forest. One of the bootleggers faces up to 35 years in prison for his crimes: making the brew, selling it, and not paying taxes on the proceeds.

Looking forward to checking this place out, maybe this weekend.

Quoted: Smash Wine Bar & Bistro is a new Wallingford establishment where wine and food collide.

India's Nashik region is #3 on the list. I've tried Indian wine - it's pretty good!

Quoted: Today, increasingly sophisticated vinification techniques have fostered a promising new generation of winemakers across the globe, from India to Tasmania.

I've never had a chilled red wine before... it sounds delightful!

Quoted: We generally think of red wines as beverages that exist to warm us up on winter nights, not cool us off on summer days. In fact, though, a chilled red offers all the thirst-quenching qualities of a good rosé and a lot more substance.

redotted from Mohit

Also really liked this wine at Chateau Ste. Michelle.

Possible connection between red wine & headaches... seems to be related to sulfite allergies...

Thanks, mom!