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Category Archives: Wine / Liquor Reviews
Vacation Times 2022 – Part 1 of 3, “Wines found in Washington”
The start of a miniseries of foodie discoveries and fun while on vacation! And of course, we begin with my top two wines of the week.
Wine Reserves, Part 2/4: Let’s Hear it for Local Wine!
Face it — Colorado makes great wine! Tonight I open up a bottle purchased back in 2019, advertised as a table red blend. Will it still hold up after three years in storage?
Wine Reserves — Revisiting Old Favorites, Part 1/4
At times, digging through the wine cellar can produce wonderful finds of old favorites! Today I revisit a white that once knocked my socks off at a Rioja wine seminar. Will it stand the test of time, three years later?
Fourth of July Special: Wines for Fireworks and Weekend Grillin’
Looking for a great wine to take to a summer gathering? Whether you celebrate the Fourth of July or not, here are five of my picks for this season!
Liquor Preview: Del Maguey “Vida de Muertos” Mezcal
A preview of a soon-to-be-released mezcal from Del Maguey! Does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out, and we can learn more about mezcal together along the way.
Petit Verdot: Cute Name, Big Flavor!
Not an official Wine Challenge post, but I wanted to make room for a cool single-varietal specimen passed along this week by a friend and fellow wine enthusiast.
Wine Challenge, Week 10: Pinot on Parade, Day 2/3
Day two of “Pinot on Parade.” Today we move closer to home with an Oregon Pinot Noir, with some background on the types of aromas and flavors found in wine.
Review: Cruxland London Dry Gin
Sometimes even wine drinkers need a break from the norm. For something completely different, here’s a review of a really neat gin… with truffles!
Seeking Continual Flavor 