Old New Priorities Washington moves slowly (and not at all in August), and it typically takes several years to conceive, articulate, introduce, support, and pass any piece of legislation. In addition, often the smaller, “stand-alone” bills are folded into larger “omnibus” measures, which means they get held up even more. Still, we’re encouraged that a … Read more
Massachusetts has a combination of continental and maritime climates, with grape varieties in various areas reflecting the differences. The Southeastern New England AVA includes part of the Bay State, while the Martha’s Vineyard AVA lies entirely within it. In addition to a wide variety of grapes, other fruits, berries, honey, and even flowers are used … Read more
Campaign Chaos (Continued) Today the final stretch begins for the 2024 presidential election, now that the Republican and Democratic conventions are over and there are firm tickets on both sides: Trump-Vance, and Harris-Walz. Compared with prior elections, this one has already had its share of chaos and intrigue, with President Joe Biden withdrawing from the … Read more
Maryland has been a historic and significant state in the development of American wine. The first wine was made there in 1648, and in 1662 Governor Charles Calvert planted 200 acres of vinifera grapes. The first book on viticulture and winemaking was published in 1823, and just over a century later, in 1933, Philip Wagner … Read more
Campaign Chaos (Continued) The past few weeks have been a political roller coaster in terms of the 2024 presidential election, with no end in sight. After a disastrous debate performance by President Biden contrasted by a highly successful Republican National Convention, it looked like Election 2024 was game over…until a couple of weeks later Mr. … Read more