Ken Ross

1 week ago | masslive.com | Ken Ross

Remember me? My last Wine Press wine column, way back in January, was about whether wine is bad for us. Or to put it another way, should we drink wine? I’m not going to dive back into that debate. I’ll leave that personal question up to you and the medical professionals. But I also realize it’s a thing – not drinking alcohol – that many people do for a variety of reasons for various periods of time. Some people stop consuming alcohol every January.

Jan 27, 2025 | masslive.com | Ken Ross

As a wine writer, I feel like it’s my duty to talk about the elephant in the room. Is wine bad for us? Lately, that’s been all the buzz (pun intended) in the news and among many winemakers and wine lovers around the world due to several high-profile studies. Personally, I believe that wine and alcohol in general are being singled out as the root of all evil. And earlier this month, three winemakers on three separate occasions expressed the same thoughts when I saw them in France.

Jan 20, 2025 | masslive.com | Ken Ross

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Jan 13, 2025 | masslive.com | Ken Ross

Want to learn more about wine and have fun while you’re doing it? The odds are in your favor later this month at Mohegan Sun. The Connecticut casino, hotel and spa will host its annual Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. 23 to 26. The four-day-long event in Uncasville, Connecticut will feature a wide range of wine tastings, culinary classes and many other events throughout the weekend. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

Jan 6, 2025 | masslive.com | Ken Ross

Many people make New Year’s resolutions in January. Committing to exercising more. Deciding to lose a few pounds or read more books. Another popular resolution even has a catchy nickname: Dry January. That’s when people decide to not drink alcohol during the month of January. Last year, roughly 1 out of 4 adults nationwide participated in Dry January and abstained from drinking alcohol that month. The good news is Dry January participants don’t have to make a huge sacrifice.