October 27, 2011: Lioco of California and Charles Smith Wines of Washington State
These days there are hundreds of outstanding American vintners, but in my opinion two stand-out for their distinct, artisanal, quality-driven wines- Lioco and Charles Smith. Although each winery defin
Loco of California and Charles Smith Wines of Washington State
These days there are hundreds of outstanding American vintners, but in my opinion two stand-out for their distinct, artisanal, quality-driven wines- Lioco and Charles Smith. Although each winery defin
October 20, 2011: Compare & Contrast: White Burgundy, Valpolicella, 10-Year Tawny Port
This week we will sample six wines that will be presented in pairs and tasted in a compare/contrast manner. Specifically these will include two white Burgundies from different appellations that [&hell
Compare & Contrast: White Burgundy, Valpolicella, 10-Year Tawny Port
This week we will sample six wines that will be presented in pairs and tasted in a compare/contrast manner. Specifically these will include two white Burgundies from different appellations that [&hell
A Spirits Session by: Nathan Utley
This week I would like to take a look at the term “session beer” and what exactly the term means for you the beer drinker. Ever since Alabama increased the […]
Gurkha, Testosterone Infused by: Tom Halladay
At the height of British Rule in India, colonial soldiers began to make their own cigars from the local tobacco. The British military held the mountain fighters, known as Gurkhas, […]
October 13, 2011: New Releases, Fresh Vintages (2009/2010)
It is quite common for people to seek “old” wines, and although a number of products like this are obtainable (generally high-end, collectible ones- yes, that means expensive), the vast [&
New Releases, Fresh Vintages (2009/2010)
It is quite common for people to seek “old” wines, and although a number of products like this are obtainable (generally high-end, collectible ones- yes, that means expensive), the vast [&
Does your wine speak to you? by: Matthew
Sounds like a silly question, but in a metaphorical sense it’s what we’re all looking for. To be more specific, when we taste and subsequently assess a particular wine, the […]
The Way We Were by: Tom Halladay
Can’t you just picture it? Dark and red and plush, ripe with the smells of whiskey, perfume and smoke. Ice-tinking women laughing and the sound of a tenor sax in […]