Oct 20
Type: Sparkling Wine Color: Soft Pink Grapes: Pinot Noir Country: United States (California) I have always had an affinity with French culture. Their cooking, wines, accent – I could go on for days. I recently came across a magnificent sparkling wine in Je T’aime Brut Rose during the last couple of weeks. Je Taime is …
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Oct 19
Type: Pinot Noir Color: Brick Red Grapes: Pinot Noir Country: United States (California) My love of Pinot Noir rages on. I was very excited to try the Gnarly Head Pinot Noir 2009. Their Gnarly Head Chardonnay 2009 has been my favorite wine of the year thus far so I had my hopes high. Unfortunately the …
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Oct 09
Type: Vodka (Chocolate) Color: Mahogany Country: Poland Flavored vodka is a popular brand category within the wine & spirits business. While I tend to stick to more of the fruit and tropical profiles, Alchemia Chocolate Vodka is a moment not to be missed! Pin It
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Oct 07
Historically I have never been a gin drinker but by luck I came across some bottles of Bombay Sapphire Gin. Bombay isn’t for the faint of heart – it has a sharp finish and is strong alcohol wise. A couple of weeks ago I was playing bartender and made a cocktail so tasty it deserved …
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Oct 03
Type: California Champagne Color: Pale Pink Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc, Colombard Country: United States (California) Korbel is a brand that I have always enjoyed in passing but never have specifically sought out. This past weekend I had the chance to taste their Korbel Brut Rosé. Korbel Brut Rosé is made in California, so technically …
Sep 21
Type: Sparkiling Wine Color: Pale Yellow Grapes: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir Country: United States (Mendocino County, Anderson Valley) Certain bottles I’ve popped will always help me frame great moments in my life. The Roederer Estate Brut is such a bottle. It is made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes and is aged at least …
Sep 09
Type: Pinot Noir Color: Ruby Grapes: 96% Pinot Noir, 4% Petite Sirah Country: United States (California) Everyone is unique in their taste and wine etiquette. If I’m celebrating I’ll have the champagne on chill. If I’m cooking dinner then I get one bottle of red and one bottle of white. Last week I did just …
Sep 05
Type: Chardonnay Color: Straw Grapes: Chardonnay Country: United States (California) Ever have a wine so remarkable you knew during your first sip that it was a bottle you had to keep in steady rotation? Well that happened to me yesterday. I was at my local wine shop and was referred by the owner to Gnarly …
Aug 30
Type: Riesling Color: Straw Grapes: Riesling Country: United States (Columbia Valley) All wines are not made the same way and that’s what makes all varietals special. Since my last trip to Miami, I’ve caught a serious Riesling bug so those are the grapes I’ve been craving. I recently came across a very economically priced bottle …
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Aug 23
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Color: Amber Yellow Country: United States (Tennessee) Jack Daniel’s Honey is still relatively new and continues to fly under the radar. While admittedly I was never a big fan of JD, I finally had the chance to try this flavored whiskey and I was blown away on how delicious it was.
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