French and Spanish Wines, August 31 5:30-7:30
We hope you will join us tomorrow night from 5:30-7:30 for a free tasting of French and Spanish wines imported by European Cellars (a.k.a. Eric Solomon Selections). There will be two whites,
Cold Red Wine- A Refreshing Alternative
This time of year, the thought of drinking a rich, tannic, high-alcohol red makes me sweat; but there is a way to enjoy your red and stay cool at the […]
HOLIDAY WINE TASTING 2014
SPIRITS WINE CELLAR 2014 HOLIDAY WINE TASTING THE CYPRESS INN PAVILION Thursday, October 30th 6:00 – 8:30 $20 per person $5 off each order Click to view […]
A Rose(enthal) is a Rose(enthal)
It was before I began my wine career that I first tried a wine imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchant. There was a tasting of all RWM wines in early 2004, […]
My Palate vs. an “Expert” Palate
It’s curious how wines can taste different when drinking inside vs. outside, hot weather vs. cold weather, high-altitude vs. low, seasonally, from one day to the next and certainly as […]
Beyond Balance, Wines of Character
Each week we try numerous wines that are being “auditioned” for potential sale at Spirits. We taste with local sales representatives, regional or national supplier reps, winery reps, winer
A Delightful Pairing
Taken from the Galatoire’s cookbook, this easy shrimp dish makes a perfect summer meal and a delightful pairing with almost any dry white wine. I made a few substitutions* and […]
Worth the Wait…
Have you ever opened a wine only to realize upon smelling/tasting that you were a bit hasty in your eagerness to drink it? Well, for Matt and me this happens […]
A Strong Connection
Recently I drank a wine that upon smelling, my senses were overwhelmed by the strong connection of aroma to memory. I was at first amazed that such a simple thing, […]
Get Out of Your Wine Rut!
Matt and I recently enjoyed this ‘gem’- a 2010 Riesling Eiswein made by Selbach, imported by Terry Theise. This delicious dessert wine reminded me that in the hustle and bustle […]