WINE OF THE WEEK: Okay, say this three times real fast: Chateau de Lancyre Rose 2012 Chateau de Lancyre Rose 2012 Chateau de Lancyre Rose 2012 Unless your French is pretty solid, your tongue might be a little twisted right …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Two WOW’s to talk about this time, both 50% off (or better!). 2010 Planeta La Segreta Bianco, 88 points Wine Spectator: “This fresh, compact white slowly unwinds with layered flavors of melon, acacia, lemon pie and …
VALENTINE’S FLIGHT 2/14/14 Flight of the following 3 reds plus chocolates – $20/person Add a flute of Bollinger Champagne to the above flight – $25/person Flight of the 3 reds only – $15/person Flute of Bollinger only – $10/person SEXUAL …
WINE OF THE WEEK: Most of us like a little spice in our life once in a while, and many of us also like it in our food. Whether Thai, Chinese, Indian, or whatever, some like it hot! For wine …
WINE OF THE WEEK: For this WOW we look to South America, Chile to be exact. It’s the Veramonte “El Caballero” Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, 90 points Wine Spectator: “Firm and well-focused, with zesty red plum and wild berry flavors, supported …
Ah, Cabernet. Just saying it brings a smile to my face. As does writing it, thinking it, and certainly drinking it! This Friday, 2/28, we expect to see lots of smiles as we explore – with a twist – the …
Quick quiz: what do Italian wines go with, aside from days in the Mediterranean sun and nights with your amore? Answer: food! Which is why we’re going to kick the appetizers up a notch this Friday, 2/21. Any time from …
Hm, there’s something about February 14th, isn’t there? Something going on this day, something people celebrate? I’ll keep thinking about it; maybe it’ll come to me. In the meantime, though, allow me to lovingly titillate you with a passionate description …
This Friday, February 7th marks the Opening Ceremonies of the Sochi Winter Olympics. Bill and I are super excited about this. Partly because we’ll be competing in the bobsled event (which they are re-naming the “Bill and Jim sled” in …
“A WINE BY ANY OTHER NAME” TASTING EVENT, 1/24/14 YALUMBA VERMENTINO 2011 Vermentino is the Italian name for this grape; its French alias is Rolle. Whatever you call it, it’s bright and vibrant, catapulting “lemon, quince and fresh almond flavors …