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Robin Shreeves is a drinks journalist and lifestyle features writer. Her wine writing has appeared in dozens of print and online publications, including Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, Full Pour, Vintner Project, Philadelphia Magazine's FooBooz, Courier Post, Spirited magazine, Edible Philly, Edible Jersey, USA Today, and Drink Philly.
At the highly rated Philadelphia Wine School, Robin earned her Level 3 wine certification and Advanced Wine Speaker certification in conjunction with the National Wine School. Her former New Jersey/East Coast-focused “On the Wine Trail” column for the Courier Post newspaper won a New Jersey Press Association award for feature/entertainment column.
Robin is also co-founder of Thinking Outside the Bottle, which offers content writing for drinks organizations and brands. She lives in South Jersey, just across the bridge from Philadelphia, with her family.
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We checked back with four wineries from those we spoke with last fall, each from a different region, to see if their initial analysis of the 2024 vintage was accurate, and what, if anything, was different than anticipated.
The story of Anita and Bob Wagner who are on a mission to visit every winery in NY and share the wines they bring home at wine pairing dinners.
Here's where to indulge in Philadelphia's vibrant and diverse wine scene without burning a hole in your wallet.
A dry-town distillery, fine New Jersey wines, local breweries and even THC cocktails - this is a bar crawl like no other.
For his restaurant’s support of New York wine, Yannick Benjamin earned the Restaurant Award in the New York Wine and Grape Foundation’s 2024 Unity Awards. The award recognizes excellence in promoting New York wines in a fine dining experience.
In the revised 1987 edition of Robert Parker's "Wines of the Rhône Valley," originally published in 1977, there are eight quotes about the wines of the region or the wines themselves on the front pages of the guide. Every single one of them is attributed to a man.
There's been a welcome shift in the way U.S. wine drinkers perceive sparkling wine. Where it was once thought of as a special-occasion sipper, it's now enjoyed every day, suitable for both toasting a newly married couple and pairing with Tuesday night dinner.
Get to know Blaufrankisch, an Austrian grape that New Jersey is making its own
Is positioning your wine as a mixed drink ingredient a smart way to sell more bottles? By Robin Shreeves A September report from Terrain confirms
Grüner Veltliner, Austria's signature white grape, accounts for one third of the country's vines. It thrives elsewhere around the world: the Czech
These women are leaving their mark on Philadelphia's drinking culture.
A tour through Philadelphia's top-notch cideries.
The best wine bars in Philadelphia, organized by neighborhood.
"Starting tonight, we will only serve New Jersey wines in this house." Tammy Murphy, wife of New Jersey governor Phil Murphy, made this announcement to local politicians and wine industry professionals at the New Jersey Wine Competition awards ceremony in November 2018. The house she referred to is Drumthwacket, the official residence of the governor.
U.S. wineries looking to offset negative growth should consider adding sparkling wine to their portfolios to capture consumers who embrace bubbles.
An Italian grape-growing experiment shows potential for quality grape and wine production along the US East Coast. -Robin Shreeves The US's first
A regular refrigerator is fine for chilling wines, but there are some guidelines to follow for optimal freshness.
Champagne delivery services deliver bubbly straight to your door. We reviewed the best ones out there, so you can celebrate from the comfort of home.
Here are just a handful of the many cideries across Pennsylvania that support the state's apple industry.
wine + sustainability
NYWGF has released an interactive map to guide visitors to these environmentally responsible vineyards and producers who are committed to crafting exceptional wines while protecting our natural resources. It’s a handy tool tourists can use to plan a sustainable winery crawl to wineries close to one another or make a bucket list of all certified wineries in the state they want to support.
Be flexible and keep an open mind. That's the message from New York wine producer Matthew Spacarelli...
"It's not boxed wine, it's Cardbourdeaux," reads an often shared wine meme. The wordplay, silly as it is, is an attempt to make a wine drinker feel the wine in their glass-if it came from a box-is more legitimate. Boxed wine's reputation-sometimes deserved, sometimes not-has historically been poor, to put it mildly.
Granite. Great for your kitchen countertops when it's large, solid rock, but not so great for growing grapes when that large solid rock is still in the ground. Let that igneous rock decompose over thousands and thousands of years and become smaller bits of the soil, and the granite helps create well-draining conditions that vine...
All of the surface water in New Mexico is allocated. Almost all of the groundwater in the state is spoken for, too. A new venture that needs water almost always has to purchase water rights from a person or business with an existing allocation. Often, it's farmers selling and other industries buying.
Brands should put sustainability front and center in their online marketing to capture the attention of drinkers who shop their values.
wine + travel
An insider guide to the history of winemaking in France's famed Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, the best wineries to visit, where to stay, eat and what to do.
The Shenandoah Valley hosts a growing community of excellent wineries and vineyards using Central Virginia's unique terroir.
With 100+ wineries in Maryland and 900 acres of vines, it makes for a delicious escape. Our 3-day itinerary is perfect for uncorking Maryland wine country.
Largely under the radar of most American travelers — for now! — this 25-mile stretch is situated about two hours north of Veneto.
The New Jersey Wine Country Travel Guide shares a brief history of the wine regions, terroir, wineries, where to stay and things to do beyond the vines.
Artisan's Corridor in Central Point, Oregon, is the ultimate location to shop for your sustenance.
spirits
PICTURE AN EVENING in Florence, Italy. Before dinner, you walk across the Ponte Vecchio-an enchanting 14th-century bridge-over the Arno River to meet a friend or two at an enoteca for a drink. Your party sits at an outside table that's a bit wobbly on the ancient cobblestones.
You've heard of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, but have you ever heard of Sofia & Josés ice cream? Probably not. The short-lived business venture was the effort of an enterprising young girl in Guatemala. Sofia Deleon was 14 when her brother José gave her an ice cream machine and she started selling ice cream...
travel
A small-town feel with rich history, Burlington City is bustling with shops, restaurants, and plenty of fairs and festivals—all while overlooking the Delaware River
When's the last time you visited a Delaware River town with shopping, dining, and entertainment on a weekend and had an easy time finding parking? If you can answer "recently" then you know that Bristol Borough has become Bucks County's under-the-radar, day trip gem.
Where to see fall foliage in Philadelphia, across Pennsylvania, and nearby New Jersey along with fun leaf-peeping activities.
In the city’s Pearl District, the team at Pullman Market works closely with local producers, finds creative ways to fight food waste, and stands by its partners in meaningful ways.
If you're in need of a quick getaway from the Philly area, a relatively short drive will lead you to waterfalls, antiques, great wineries, history, and more.
These small towns in Pennsylvania offer plenty of opportunities for couples to have a Valentine's Day experience that is both romantic and unique.
food + culinary + hospitality
Craft breweries, fancy burgers, and a Mexican bar with over 100 tequila bottles, all within a 10-minute walk from The Fillmore.
Scrapple is a regional dish that's popular in mid-Atlantic states. Learn all about this Pennsylvania Dutch specialty, including what it includes, how it's made, and how it's served.
It's OK to let go of the belief that our homes must be picture-perfect before we invite guest over. That idea stops many of us from sharing life together.
Looking for some new cooking inspiration for everyday meals? Check out some of the best food blogs to follow in 2024.
In preparation for our travel issue, we asked Edible Jersey's regular contributors to share their most unforgettable bites and sips from their own wanderings, both near and far. Here are the most delicious memories they brought home to savor until a return trip brings them back for another taste.