CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES How to Taste Wine for Beginners: Sip, Savor, or Spit? Posted on June 17, 2014September 2, 2026 Wine tasting notes may seem complicated. But it’s not– go for what you like. Ultimately, it will help you to select wines you’ll actually drink and enjoy at home. If not, you can always buy wines with a pretty label. Or just stick to bottles labeled red or white, sweet or dry. Read more
CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Wine by the Case: The Story of My European Wine Obsession Posted on April 25, 2014September 2, 2026 I noticed a bottle of Riesling from my stomping ground– Mosel Valley It cost $70. I couldn’t believe my eyes. This was something I drank for less than $10 when I lived in Germany. I dusted it off and put it back on the shelf where it belonged. I love wine, but I ain’t crazy. Read more
FOOD AND DRINK Oktoberfest: The Best Fall Festival in Munich Germany Posted on September 2, 2011August 27, 2026 Oktoberfest 2025 returns to Munich, Germany, from September 20th to October 5th. Join thousands celebrating Bavarian culture at Theresienwiese, minutes from Munich’s center. Enjoy lively beer tents, delicious local foods, music, and traditions. Don’t miss the opening keg tapping on September 20th—it’s a festival experience you’ll never forget! Read more