Skip to main content area
NEWS/POLICE
A&E
BUSINESS
CAPE LIFE
OBITUARIES
SPORTS
VIEWPOINTS
CLASSIFIEDS
SHOP
E-Edition
Log In
NEWS/POLICE
• Most Popular Stories
• Police Reports
• All News Stories
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
• Most Popular Stories
• All A&E Stories
• Steppin' Out
BUSINESS
• Most Popular Stories
• Local Buzz
• All Business Stories
CAPE LIFE
• Calendar
• Most Popular Stories
• All Cape Life Stories
• Faith & Spirituality
• Garden & Farm
• Health
• School Life
OBITUARIES
SPORTS
• Most Popular Stories
• All Sports Stories
VIEWPOINTS
• Editorial
• Letters to the Editor
• Editorial Cartoon
• Commentary/Politics
• Recent Blogs
COLUMNS
CLASSIFIEDS
WEATHER
CAPE GAZETTE VIDEOS
COMMUNITY PHOTOS
BEACH PAPER ARCHIVE
SPONSORED CONTENT
• Auto
• Real Estate
• Business Directory
SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS
THE CURRENT
LOGIN
E-EDITION
ARCHIVES
SUBSCRIBE
SHOP
ADVERTISE
CONTACT
POLICIES
☰
Wine
Email John at
chjonmc@yahoo.com
.
Virginia Governor’s Cup winners include a few surprises
John McDonald
3 years ago
Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough. More Virginia Governor’s Cup winners. Barboursville...
Virginia is for wine lovers, according to the experts
John McDonald
3 years ago
Thanks to the Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office, I was introduced to a case of Virginia wines...
Look around for novel approaches to familiar wines
John McDonald
3 years ago
How about an upbeat open this week? Grant Long Jr. opted for a lighter look to help the paper over...
Quick reads on a variety of worthy wines
John McDonald
3 years ago
According to the Johns Hopkins website, there has been a general resurgence of COVID-19 in the...
Different oaks for different folks - it’s all good
John McDonald
3 years ago
Writing about wine this week seems trivial. I started today’s column with my thoughts on current...
Some vineyards offer several worthy wines to sample
John McDonald
3 years ago
Jamie wrote to ask about The Eyrie Vineyards Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. Unfortunately, her question...
Try some groovy German wine for a change of taste
John McDonald
3 years ago
Memorial Day is for remembering those who died in service to our country. I hope all will pause on...
Grilling season calls for hearty wines
John McDonald
3 years ago
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble. Cool it with a baboon's blood, Then...
There are many Mother’s Day wine winners
John McDonald
3 years ago
Happy Mother’s Day! As the Germans say,” De mutter ist immer dar bie.” Hopefully this reminder will...
New Sonoma releases show fires didn’t ruin 2017 vintage
John McDonald
3 years ago
So far, those sending email are weathering this storm. Hopefully all are well and you are...
Fairly priced, friendly wines can ease stressful times
John McDonald
4 years ago
I hope some took advantage of the Stags’ Leap virtual tasting I recommended last week. They did a...
Everything is going virtual, even wine tastings!
John McDonald
4 years ago
Welcome back. I hope your holidays were blessed. I’m curious to learn how many actually were able...
Let’s offer a toast to spring holidays and warmer...
John McDonald
4 years ago
I’m delighted you can join me this week. Best wishes for a thoughtful and introspective Passover...
Travel restrictions trigger surge in wine pickup...
John McDonald
4 years ago
There has been a spate of great articles on how shops can get wine to customers safely during...
Malbec from Argentina garners good reviews
John McDonald
4 years ago
I hope all are still safe and well. The last paragraphs today will include COVID-19 information...
Be ready for Easter, Passover with the right wines
John McDonald
4 years ago
Observant soldiers usually were alert to an impending large-scale “surprise” operation. The markets...
Yes, you can find vegan wines if you look for them
John McDonald
4 years ago
I hope all who went shopping for staples, water and canned goods remembered to stock up on wine as...
Notes on wine tariffs, blends from Argentina
John McDonald
4 years ago
Big props to Cape! Cape High wrestlers handily won the most team points at last weekend’s State...
How wines are aged can make a real difference in taste
John McDonald
4 years ago
If you know any high school female student-athlete wrestlers, please inform them there are quite a...
Answering emails is safer than attending crowded...
John McDonald
4 years ago
I decided against NYC for the Kosher Wine and Food event as a precaution. Prudent winos may wish to...
Both quality and price determine wine’s true worth
John McDonald
4 years ago
Brief reminder about an opportunity to meet Baroness Ariane de Rothschild and to sample kosher food...
Internet wine reviews may be misleading
John McDonald
4 years ago
To all those who supported the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics: The community raised $1,018,...
Think about Valentine’s Day wines to go with chocolate
John McDonald
4 years ago
RIP Kobe Bryant! In addition to being a star basketballer, he was a decent human being, a good role...
Topical wine lists offer info on ratings, vintages,...
John McDonald
4 years ago
The new year requires housekeeping. Here are items of interest. Following is a website which...
Look at homegrown products to avoid tariff woes on...
John McDonald
4 years ago
Let’s start with a little housekeeping. I was notified by Emma Mrkonic of Gregory Wine that...
Less-trendy wines may offer great bargains if...
John McDonald
4 years ago
Barbara and I watched the beginnings of Golden Globes. Right on, Ricky! It was refreshing to see...
Here’s to expanding your palate in the new year!
John McDonald
4 years ago
Happy 2020! Due to midweek holidays, I’m writing this prior to New Year’s Eve. So, I decided to...
Closing out another year in the rapidly evolving...
John McDonald
4 years ago
I hope your holidays went well. Unfortunately, early deadline caused me to send this out on Monday...
Celebrate the holidays with affordable bubbly
John McDonald
4 years ago
Since this will appear as the holiday weeks begin for so many, I’ll just write Happy Holidays. Many...
Affordable yet upscale wines are worth the search
John McDonald
4 years ago
Circle of derp. A gathering of individuals who share a fundamentally flawed, factually incorrect or...
Not a fan of wine clubs, generally speaking
John McDonald
4 years ago
I like these quotes: “The best wines are those we drink together” Maya Angelou wrote, “Independence...
Old reliable picks and some new trends in wine
John McDonald
4 years ago
Thanksgiving 2019 was very special at Chez McD. Why so special, you may ask? Well, on Nov. 27,...
Turkey-friendly white wines offer variety of flavor...
John McDonald
4 years ago
I’ve been watching the hearings conducted by Congressman Schiff, and I’m curious about our readers...
Wines make great holiday and hospitality gifts
John McDonald
4 years ago
Wine is a terrific gift for the holidays. Well-chosen wine rarely lasts long enough to go out of...
Thanksgiving wines with a side of history
John McDonald
4 years ago
In 2018, this came in: “John, you’re too predictable. Every Thanksgiving you recommend Pinot Blanc...
Intriguing wines from off the beaten track
John McDonald
4 years ago
Thank you for positive feedback on paragraph bashing bankers. I did neglect you on the wine info...
Some producers from the ’60s-’70s still going strong
John McDonald
4 years ago
Remember Louis Martini, E&J Gallo, Inglenook, Sebastiani? Come on, now. There were times in the...
Make smart Syrah choices; don’t fall for the hype
John McDonald
4 years ago
This week is about Syrah. Some name it Shiraz, Antourenein noir, Balsamina, Candive, Entournerein,...
Baron Herzog Cellars Momentus sparkling white wine...
John McDonald
4 years ago
Dan Cavanaugh, writing in Winesearcher, wrote that Pennsylvania State Liquor Board Control sells...
Vintage Imports tasting is a treasure trove for...
John McDonald
4 years ago
The Vintage Imports tasting last Wednesday was terrific. I look forward to this event each year not...
Check wine labels and prices carefully to really get...
John McDonald
4 years ago
Big-Buck Buyers may wish to refrain from jumping on the presales for top-of-the-line 2016 Napa Cabs...
Wines from local and family connections to foreign...
John McDonald
4 years ago
Congratulations to Harvest Ridge in Marydel, which was just named the winery in Delaware most...
Toast the summer, prepare for the holidays with...
John McDonald
4 years ago
I just had one of my best Mondays ever. Bus and car loads of Coastal Sussex folks came down to...
Wines from near and far for change-of-season sampling
John McDonald
4 years ago
I hope all had a terrific Labor Day weekend. I have been a beach resident since 1971 and I still...
Kosher wines for Rosh Hashanah offer variety and value
4 years ago
Here’s wishing all a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Sensorium, Tweed’s music festival, was a smashing...
Shaking out the mailbag brings intriguing results
John McDonald
4 years ago
The hits just keep on coming, disgusting stupid, loud and repetitive. That’s my political statement...
Even great wineries can be affected by weather quirks
John McDonald
4 years ago
How many spent the weekend hanging around? I was lucky enough to have a case of Natale Verga...
A selection of seafood-friendly whites for high summer
John McDonald
4 years ago
Rías Baixas is a Spanish wine region that has been getting some play lately, and rightfully so!...
Find a wine critic whose palate is in tune with yours
John McDonald
4 years ago
I decided to avoid politics in this column in hopes a letter to the editor may be posted. My e-...
Tasting unusual wines with unique backstories
John McDonald
4 years ago
Sosie (so-zee) wines are very interesting. Prior to tasting two, I read a lovely puff piece...
More affordable, excellent wines worth the search
John McDonald
4 years ago
I’m sipping French wine while typing this on July 14, aka Bastille Day or la Fête Nationale...
A summer sampler of diverse wines
John McDonald
4 years ago
Riff Pinot Grigio sent me a puff piece with hints about global warming. Riff stands for reef. Some...
Some (but not all) expensive wines are worth the price
John McDonald
4 years ago
Happy Independence Day+1. I’ll be working on the Fourth, and the traffic on my ride home may be...
Off to a good start with gold-medal Chardonnays
John McDonald
4 years ago
How about a listing of Chardonnay gold medal winners? Let’s start with California’s J Vineyards NV...
The Masi family has been producing wine since turn...
John McDonald
4 years ago
There was a hint of romance in those oddly shaped Chianti bottles with the straw casing named...
Give Dad the best: superb wines at great prices
John McDonald
4 years ago
Happy Father’s Day to all you gents with children. Years ago, my wife Barbara bought me a shingle...
SommCon event June 23-25 draws wine pros, enthusiasts
John McDonald
4 years ago
I just enjoyed the opportunity to sample some of the new release from Herdade Esporao, a highly...
Find great wines close to home or from afar
John McDonald
4 years ago
Who could resist sampling a wine named The Oddity? Certainly not McD. So, Royal Tokaji Furmint (say...
California floods may affect 2019 wine production
John McDonald
4 years ago
Memorial Day is Monday. At the end of a long, happy weekend, please pause to remember all our...
Reds worth trying include spicy and organic blends
John McDonald
4 years ago
Those who enjoy spicy red wine which is well made and won’t break the bank may wish to look for a...
‹ previous
4 of 11
next ›
Premier Listing
At The Henlopen, 2 Bedroom Condo With Spectacular...
Rehoboth Beach
1,500,000.00
Located on the Boardwalk with Spectacular Ocean, Beach, and Coastline views, a very well maintained...
Bill Cullin
Subscribe to the CapeGazette.com Daily Newsletter
Daily Headlines
Breaking News
Real Estate Marketplace
27315 Seabreeze Rd #5645, Millsboro, DE | Enjoy the bay breeze in this spacious bay front home!
Active Adults Realty®
REDUCED! Well-maintained “Osprey” model in Independence
Active Adults Realty®
REDUCED! Lovely home in Red Mill Pond with private water & bike trail!
Active Adults Realty®
SOLD! INVESTOR ALERT! Property Zoned MR, Medium Density Residential!
Bill Cullin
OPEN HOUSE-SUN-5/5-11AM-1PM-31567 TOPSAIL DR-MARSH FARM ESTATES-LEWES
The Julie Gritton Team
Home for Sale in Ocean Village, an ocean front community
Crowley Associates Realty
NEW PRICE! 5.38-Acre parcel Zoned CR-1 Commercial on Route 24
Bill Cullin
Beautiful 4 BR, 2.5 BA Home at Independence, Millsboro!
Bill Cullin
OPEN HOUSE-SUN-5/5-11AM-1PM-3 WARREN ROAD~LEWES BEACH
The Julie Gritton Team
OPEN HOUSE-SAT-5/4-10AM-12PM & SUN-5/5-12-2PM~27468 OAK MEADOW DR-MILLSBORO
The Julie Gritton Team
Just Sold: 504 Third St., Rehoboth Beach
Mike Kogler Team
“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
Promotions
News
Rentals
Local Dining
Dine and Donate at Bethany Blues this May
The Harry K Foundation
3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - Cup R Cone Dessert Truck
Rally For Our First Responders
3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - Chunky Monkey Kettlecorn
Rally For Our First Responders
More
In The Market
Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament - Register Today!
Cape Gazette
Shoot Your Shot! All-ages Basketball Shootout Competition Registration...
Cape Gazette
3rd ANNUAL RALLY FOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS - MILTON VOLUNTEER FIRE...
Rally For Our First Responders
THIS MORNING Charitable Giving Workshop by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc.
“Paws for a Cause” Animal Shelter Donation Drive for National Pet Month
Coldwell Banker Premier - Delaware
Wednesday Evening Pickleball Social Play
Factory Sports
Factory Sports Flag Football Camp
Factory Sports
2024 Summer Sports Weekly Camps - Register Now!
Factory Sports
more
Premier Listings
Custom Home, 1 Block to the Beach!
Rehoboth Beach
4,200,000.00
Being Offered, a spectacular beautiful custom built 5-bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom 3000 square foot home...
Bill Cullin
RENTALS ~ RENTALS ~ RENTALS
Rehoboth Beach
0.00
Book your SUMMER VACATION today! Weeks are filling up fast, folks. Call us at 302-226-5600 today if...
Mann & Sons, Inc. REALTORS®
64 W CHURCH ST-SELBYVILLE-COMMERCIAL SALE
Selbyville
280,000.00
64 W Church Street, Selbyville, DE 19975 ~ Introducing an exciting commercial opportunity in the up...
The Julie Gritton Team
Only 43 Steps To Your Boat In This 3 Bedroom, 2...
Millsboro
500,000.00
43 STEPS to dock your boat! ATTENTION Beach lovers who are BOATERS and are tired of slip, dock and...
Bill Cullin
Beautiful Waterfront Home for Sale in Selbyville
Selbyville
839,000.00
38310 Maple Lane, Selbyville. Located in Keen-Wik, this 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath waterfront home has...
Crowley Associates Realty
UNDER CONTRACT- 19391 Mersey Drive REHOBOTH BEACH,...
Rehoboth Beach
1,150,000.00
Wouldn’t you love to say you "bought the model home?" Well now you can! This former model is just...
Barrows and Associates, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
Custom-Built 4BR Home on Perimeter Lot in Wolfe...
Lewes
1,555,000.00
FEATURED LISTING! 🍍 // 36211 Tarpon Drive, Lewes, Delaware - for sale by The Paul Townsend Team //...
Jack Lingo, REALTOR®
3 Beebe Drive, Lewes, DE | Beautiful, spacious home...
Lewes
465,000.00
3 Beebe drive is a beautiful and spacious 4 bedroom 2 bath home nestled in the woods yet close to...
Active Adults Realty®
10 BROADKILL ROAD~BROADKILL BEACH~MILTON
Milton
400,000.00
10 Broadkill Road, Milton, DE 19968 ~ Broadkill Beach ~ GREAT 50 X100 LOT TO BUILD YOUR CUSTOM...
The Julie Gritton Team
Welcome to Harbor Point!
Lewes
990,000.00
18223 Alpine Loop Lewes DE 19958 - WELCOME TO HARBOR POINT! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom...
The Carrie Lingo Team
more
Eagles making home in Fourth Street Preserve
Bill Shull
8 hours ago
“Here he is! See him?” said Scott Holt, pointing to a majestic bald eagle that swooped over his...