June 2015

Weathervanes

Weathervanes

Collecting with Jeff By Jeff Figler As I have repeatedly said, it never ceases to amaze me what people young and old collect. I received an email recently from a man who collects thimbles. Another person collects bottle caps. And…

Grape Finds

Grape Finds

By Melody Amsel-Arieli Wine, coined elixir of the Gods, is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes or other fruit that reflects the history of civilization itself. Evidence of production, probably from wild growth, has been found in Georgia as…

Collector's Showcase: June 2015

Collector's Showcase: June 2015

Museum Sommelier The collecting of wine and related accessories is not a unique or exclusive hobby, but for Jim McCormick it is a lifetime passion that has resulted in a collection that represents the history of viticulture and wine making…