OK, so I’ve been posting a lot about port but figured I should do one that just walks you through the some basics. First, to make port you add brandy to stop the fermentation process and “fortify” it (this makes it higher in alcohol and keeps it sweet). There are a bunch of different styles … Continue reading
Boating on the Douro for cocktail hour – some YUM cocktails with Chip’s Dry white port, tonic and fresh mint. You can’t get the Chip’s Dry in the states, will have to get some before I leave! Having it with some roasted almonds from their tree and homemade potato chips. Salt/sweet perfection. A baron died … Continue reading
Had one of the best tasting experiences! We got to try 21 ports from Croft, Taylor’s and Fonseca – 21! And it was 11am! Was amazing to try all of these and compare the different house styles. Croft is kind of spicy and chocolatey, Taylor’s is elegant and complex and phenomenal, and Fonseca is more … Continue reading
I could spend every morning learning about port grapes from Croft’s insanely knowledgeable and sweet winemaker! We taste each berry – all different but very ripe. I loved the Tinta Roriz. They’re getting picked next week! Continue reading
Just landed in Portugal this morning and staying at the Yeatman, aka awesomest place ever. It’s a “wine hotel”: every room is named after a wine producer, they have 82 wines by the glass, and the pool is shaped like a decanter!!! Grapefriends: I am home. Continue reading
You’d think Buckingham Palace was in the tropics what with how much the royals like to take off their clothes lately. First we got Prince Harry, rolling through Vegas like he suddenly thought he was on Girls Gone Wild. Then a mere few weeks later, Kate tries to trump him by sunbathing topless in France. … Continue reading
I’ll admit I don’t watch American Idol anymore, but I used to be super into it and may or may not have even made an appearance on the first season (not as a performer). I’ve always liked Ryan Seacrest though – he just seems like a pretty nice guy and works his ass off. Good … Continue reading
I know the US Open ended a while ago, but I just read about this. After Andy Murray won, he went to celebrate in NYC at Hakkasan. I haven’t been yet but I have been to the one in London and loooved it. It was a while ago so I don’t remember what I drank, … Continue reading
The White House finally released the formula for their homemade beer (congrats, hopsfriends), but they still won’t reveal what wines they’re pouring at state dinners. Well Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse, said that she was recently invited to the launch of the State Department’s Culinary Diplomacy Initiative, and she lived to tell the tale! Some … Continue reading
So this promo just came out for the TBS debut of Cougar Town in January. These guys seem like they’d be actually fun to hang out with. Even if they weren’t, I’d get to have some pretty good wine as evidenced by the two wines in this promo. The two wines they’re drinking are Faust … Continue reading
