I realized I never posted the results of last year’s wine brine project. Well here they are: BIG WASTE OF TIME! even worse, BIG WASTE OF WINE!!! To recap, I’d never brined before. And by me I mean my mom, because let’s face it she’s the one cooking pretty much the whole meal. Honestly, if … Continue reading
“Good weed, white wine I come alive in the night time” ‘Memba this two years ago, when Rihanna and Drake shared a bottle of white wine in the “What’s My Name?” video: “Hey boy, I really wanna be with you cause your just my type…” But is she talking to Drake or the wine? Wine. … Continue reading
What do you drink when you’re out and just grabbing a glass? Everyone has their go-to’s. I know people who don’t even look at the wine list and just order “Pinot Noir” or “Sauvignon Blanc” – something that drives me crazy and was part of the reason I started this whole blog. I know a … Continue reading
Here’s what I thought about Gigondas before last night: an area in the Rhone that’s a cheap alternative to Chateauneuf du Pape (which is southwest of it, and one of my fave wine areas in the world). Here’s what I think about Gigondas now: YUM! And: more please. Went to a dinner at the amazing … Continue reading
grape: Nebbiolo. This is the grape that makes up Barolo and Barbaresco, thought of as two of the best wines in Italy. producer: Matteo Correggia. This guy made great wines which helped Roero get international recognition. He unfortunately died in a tractor accident in 2001 when he was only 39, and apparently a lot of the top Roero … Continue reading
First, I have to thank my grapefriend Abby for bringing this to my attention. We were at a party last night and I was so exhausted that I had to leave and go straight to bed, missing SNL completely. Luckily, she did not. Second, I’d like to thank SNL for recognizing that the Red Zone … Continue reading
They say that 80% of what you taste comes through what you’re smelling. I often smell a wine more than I taste it (at least at first) to get as much from the wine just through smell – I love picking out what fruit I’m smelling, how much and what kind of earth and mineral … Continue reading
I’ve been hearing a lot of people talk about how they’re all Olivia Pope-ish as they grab a glass of red wine and settle in to watch the new episode of Scandal. Fine, all for any show that gives grapes their rightful place in a scene. I’m used to shows employing various techniques to hide … Continue reading
Can’t think of anyone who deserves our thanks more than the people who fight for us to hang out in the US drinking wine. What to give them? Murphy-Goode’s Homefront Red, a blend of Syrah, Merlot, Petit Sirah, and Zinfandel. I just found out about this yesterday so I unfortunately haven’t tried the wine. I still … Continue reading
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