April 2, 2011
You TubeS: From Vino 100, wine events, to “That’s a Big Backsplash!”
This week we start out with a minute inside Vino 100 Valencia’s Toolbox Wine tasting and then…in a second video…the BACKSPLASH takes center stage while I yammer on about tonight’s CASS Wine Pairing dinner at Salt Creek Grille. Then comes “Dancing with Our Stars” on Saturday, Ed-Forgot-To-Plan-For-My-Birthday-Sunday, Grape of the Night: Petit Syrah Monday and,…
Marylanders for Better Beer & Wine Laws: Wine Shipping Passes in Senate!
Wine shipping passed the Senate tonight 45-0 and will soon head to the Governor’s desk for signature! As the Baltimore Sun’s sleepless State House reporter, Julie Bykowicz, wrote this evening, “Gov. Martin O’Malley has said he would sign the legislation. That’s the only major step remaining, though procedural legislative votes remain. The legislation would take…
No Fooling: It’s a TWO Bottle Post!
And, in case I loose you, I’ll start with the one I liked the best: Voss Vineyards 08 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 11.5% alcohol Color: Clear, pale gold, with a viscosity that coated the glass. Aroma: Honeydew, lemon, freshly mowed grass and pale honey. Very welcoming. Taste: Akin to a crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc….