I recently moved over some older wines from my drink later chiller to my drink now chiller. I generally select any domestic Cabernet Sauvignon that are over 10 years old, and Bordeaux at 20 or more years old. I found four bottles of 2000 Bordeaux that I figured may need to be opened sooner over…
Time again for another single-bottle wine review article. This time I’m dedicating the page to Beringer Vineyards, and one of their single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons. We were club members a while back, my collection grew too much so I halted the club for a bit. Now I get text messages once or twice a year…
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…
In partnership with Colangelo & Partners and Parabola Co, the Texas-born craft spirit launches a full-scale integrated campaign — bringing Devil’s Grin’s playful, cocktail-forward take on modern gin culture to consumers across major U.S. markets FORT WORTH, Texas, /PRNewswire/ — Devil’s Grin Texas Gin, the Texas-born gin redefining the category in America, has launched “America’s Craft Gin,”…
Authentic, Italian espresso liqueur, now without the caffeine, unlocking new ways to enjoy espresso cocktails day or night without compromising flavor SAN FRANCISCO, /PRNewswire/ — Luxardo, Italy’s premier liqueur and maraschino cherry house with more than 200 years of heritage, today announced the launch of Luxardo Decaf Espresso Liqueur, a first-of-its-kind innovation that expands how and when espresso cocktails…
BALTIMORE, /PRNewswire/ — Sagamore Whiskey, the leading and award-winning Maryland-style whiskey distillery, proudly announces that their High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey was launched nationwide on July 1st, 2026. This release, a prestigious addition to the Sagamore Whiskey Reserve Series, represents the brand’s vision to expand beyond rye while remaining rooted in its core values. This unique bourbon-style…
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…
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Saint Helena’s Smith-Madrone wines, especially their dry Riesling, and have been reviewing them for a few years now. When I received their latest emailed promotion for a six-bottle pack of their new Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose, I snatched them right up! (Note on the photo: In all…
