We were recently introduced to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) via their Member Ambassador Sergio Mendoza at a tasting event that he led at Tres Social Tapas in Las Vegas. We learned that the SMWS club hand selects single malt scotch by the barrel, does the finish, and then – presents the most aged…
For our big 40thwedding anniversary this past June we held a fairly large party taking over a local Italian restaurant for the evening. We told guests that gifts were unnecessary but, as things go, some people ignored our request. Lucky us. I’d have to say that 100% of our friends and family in attendance know…
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 14th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, and tickets are now on sale with early bird pricing until 9/1/26. The 2025 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the…
In wanting to be sure that I’ve covered wine 101 from, well, beginning to beginning (that’s why this isn’t a wine 102 blog) I recently tried to get through the Naked Grape’s Introduction to Wine with Ian White. The redheaded model was slightly distracting as she clung to his side throughout the DVD making silly…
Today’s blog title should only bring up one image and it’s staring right at you. The film, My Favorite Year, was narrated by an apprentice, so to speak, of the deranged, alcoholic character played to perfection by Peter O’Toole. I’ve always been uneasy with movies about drunks; a couple of comedies centered around men come…
It’s a wine holiday! Since 2000, a special Saturday night in February has been designated Open That Bottle Night. This year, the special day falls on February 28. A little bit of History about Open That Bottle Night: Most winos have a bottle of wine sitting around that is too fancy or expensive to open…
Recently on this blog I discussed the pesky question I often get, “What’s Your Favorite Wine”? This week I’m doing it again: what goes through my mind and comes out of my mouth when I get asked about my favorite whisky. First thing is what KIND of whisky? To name a few are we talking…
Today I’m sharing a one-bottle post from a winery I haven’t tasted from in a long time, Artisan Uprising in Paso Robles (now the winery is in Simi Valley). The one-bottle post is something Eddie had me start years ago. The thought is that winemakers put a lot into a single wine, and to do…
There is one question that I’m asked the most often: What is your favorite wine? This may seem to be silly to you, but for someone that has dedicated a few decades of their life to studying wine it’s a question that is simply impossible for me to answer in a simple sentence. Way too…
Not too long ago I reviewed a beautiful hand blown wine carafe by Glasvin. I was enamored by the sleek style and that it is dishwasher safe. Fast forward to today and I had the pleasure of reviewing a set of their delicate Champagne glasses. Below is a quote from them, then my review in…
