Romaines of the Day

Romaines of the Day

Happy New Year to all. I hope you were able to enjoy some quality down time during the holidays. Pictured above is our New Year’s eve dinner. Beverage choices for the evening included a pre-meal glass of NV Laurent-Perrier Brut La Cuvée, followed by a...
American Hooch

American Hooch

Mankind has been happily consuming alcoholic beverages for thousands of years. Historical evidence points to beer being made long before wine. At the very least, we know that the scores of unfortunate souls who built the pyramids were paid in beer and bread. The two,...
2023 Holiday Book Bag

2023 Holiday Book Bag

It’s that time of year. The holidays are banging on the front door of your mind like a bunch of Jehovah’s Witnesses gone rogue. Yes, the end of the year is nigh and with it comes the chaos of gift shopping, office parties, and other seasonal social dysfunction. The...
Holiday Wines

Holiday Wines

This post is primarily for all the non-industry compadres out there. I’m grateful that you keep reading my misguided ramblings. In this entry you’ll find a veritable plethora of great bottles. Most are priced under $50, and all guaranteed...
Le Ballet Tragique du Vin (Tragic Wine Ballet)

Le Ballet Tragique du Vin (Tragic Wine Ballet)

The process of opening a bottle of wine, be it still or sparkling, is straightforward. However, there’s only one way to do it correctly, with minor variations depending on the style of restaurant. But most of the time it’s done wrong, as in slightly wrong in the...