Although the Scottish may have long wielded the biggest stick when it comes to high quality whisky, single malt fever has been spreading. Global interest in producing a quality dram has lead to new and interesting players entering the arena. Here are four examples of international wonders looking to knock the Scots off their throne and win […] Continue reading
There are those dishes in the world of food that even the most amateur of cooks needs to attempt at least once. In my humble opinion Paella is one of them. So it came to pass that I spent this past Sunday afternoon creating a simple version of this culinary staple. Paella is a classic dish […] Continue reading
It’s extremely rare that I use the terms “Bordeaux” and “value” in the same sentence. After tasting the 2009 Chateau Subilaux Bordeaux however, I just may have to find an appropriate pairing for humble pie. While this easy-going red hails from one of the most revered wine regions in the world, it is anything but […] Continue reading
It’s no secret that there are some expensive bottles of wine out there, but you may not have heard of these outrageous wine sales. How about a ship wrecked bottle of Champagne that sold for the price of a Ferrari or a bottle of Bordeaux worth more than my house? From the Huffington post, 12 […] Continue reading
I’ve sung the praises of this wine in the past and it has long been one of my favorite go to value white wines. Last night I had the chance to taste the 2010 vintage and I was pleased to see it is business as usual for rock star winemaker Telmo Rodriguez (pictured above for the benefit […] Continue reading
This beautifully shot short film showcases the “Made by Hand” revolution in Brooklyn, NY and looks at the inner workings of Breuckelen Distilling. I love seeing passionate individuals who take pride in their craft. I hope you enjoy. To see more “Made by Hand” videos visit their website here
While wine geeks may cringe at the fact that many consumers purchase wine based on how eye-catching the label is, the fact remains that there is nothing worse than a spectacular wine with terrible packaging. I love that a great wine becomes a work of art. With that thought in mind here are five killer […] Continue reading
Anyone who tastes wine, beer and spirits as part of their career will tell you that often you can get so caught up in trying new products that you forget to just kick back and enjoy some of your old favorites. With that in mind I want to tell you about a new beer I […] Continue reading
