. メール一括チェック！他の無料メールもプロバイダーメールも。 メールを一括チェックしたい方は、こちら。 This is one New Year’s note I got that was a first for me…I met Yoshi at Dr. Joel Fisher’s LA Wine Fest this past Summer 2009. It’s always a pleasure for a wine 101er to try different spirits in our never-ending education. What did you try in 2009 for the first…
Mojito Fresco The popular Cuban cocktail’s combination of sweetness, citrus, and refreshing mint is the best way to fend off the summer heat wave. Prep: 20 minutesChill: 1 hourMakes: 8 servings 2 large limes, cut into pieces (reserve one piece)2 cups water2/3 cup sugar2 cups water1/4 to 1/2 cup light rumSugar1/2 cup fresh mint leavesIce…
“Napa” is the story of the Napa Valley wine industry. In fact, it is a composition of many stories. Even though there are dozens of stories, within this book, these are only a smattering of the thousands of individual stories that make the Napa Valley wine industry what it is today. I have driven through…
As the Maryland General Assembly starts next Wednesday, Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws (MBBWL) wants to tell you as Maryland voters how you can be most helpful and the process the wine shipping bill will take to become law this year. What was initially perceived as a wineries-only issue has now become an…
Café Champagne at Thornton Winery Serves 6Ingredients: 1 package puff pastry tart shells 4-5” diameter3 medium firm fresh peaches1 Tbl. Minced crystallized ginger½ cup granulated sugar2/3 Cup Thornton Brut Champagne Directions: Step 1 – Place peaches into boiling water for 1 minute (to loosen skin). Transfer peaches into a bowl of ice water. Once cooled…
I first heard about Mitch’s Oh Yeah! seasoning watching one of those morning news shows. A guest chef was demonstrating grilling and when asked what seasoning he was using, he said Mitch’s Oh Yeah! He said he particularly like it because it was not heavy with salt. That got my attention because so many bottled…
Eve Bushman, Eve’s Wine 101: Should I drive out of my neighborhood to try auto-dispensed wine? Is this the wave of the future? Will sommeliers be replaced by rechargeable cards? What say you? Pros and Cons needed. Double R: Pros – convenience? and alcoholic anonymity. Cons – A sommelier is a wine coach and an…
From your host, Eve’s Wine 101 staff writer Rusty Sly: “Pinot Noir” means French (Burgundy), California, Oregon, Santa Ynez, New Zealand, etc, etc, etc. Our motto is to try the unique, don’t go for the old stand-by that you know so well. So until next time remember, “When in doubt drink more WINE!” Friends Guy…
I am most definitely a wine drinker, with a passion for Zin and California Rhones. Back in the day, I drank my share of hard liquor, mainly Scotch. These days, my harder drinks are pretty much limited to an occasional brandy. In a previous article, I talked about how much I enjoy the Zinfandels produced…
So we all should agree by now that Christmas Eve is the perfect “OTBN” night for sharing great wines! A evening of a marvelous pot luck with family and friends sharing wine… food… wine… song… wine… telling stories… wine… fine cigars… ahhh and of course… Wine!!! Out Christmas Eve night began with a touching toast…