Today's wine comes to us by way of one of the few enlightened supermarkets in Massachusetts that sells alcohol. I was shopping there a few weeks ago when I stumbled upon a promotional wine tasting. I've forgotten which vineyard or vintner, exactly, was being featured, but I remember selecting their moscato, since it was the only varietal I couldn't ever remember tasting. I almost started laughing when I knocked it back -- the wine was so ridiculously sweet, simple, and smooth. It tasted more like candy than wine.
Consulting my always-reliable source for wine knowledge, Wikipedia, I've learned that
Archive for January, 2012
Harpoon Brewery, Vermont Spruce Tip
by J Frazzetta on January 30th, 2012 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
Ever since this whole 100 Barrel Series started at Harpoon I have done my best to try as many of these special brews as I can get my hands on. According to this bottle, they are up to 39, but the website says they are at 40. Either way, today we’re taking a look at a beer brewed with spruce tips. I’ve seen people make tea out of spruce, so this beer didn’t sound like much of a stretch to me. I gave this big boy some space in the fridge to cool down and then
Ever since this whole 100 Barrel Series started at Harpoon I have done my best to try as many of these special brews as I can get my hands on. According to this bottle, they are up to 39, but the website says they are at 40. Either way, today we’re taking a look at a beer brewed with spruce tips. I’ve seen people make tea out of spruce, so this beer didn’t sound like much of a stretch to me. I gave this big boy some space in the fridge to cool down and then
Mulled Wine
by Dennis Mayer on January 27th, 2012 | Cocktails, Hot Drinks, Wine
Finding a good winter drink isn't too hard. Plenty of seasonal beers can be refreshing on a cold day. Any spirit, served neat, can help warm a body on a cold day. But finding a warm winter drink... that's a bit harder, if only because we're so predisposed to serving drinks on ice (and ice cold) these days.
There are a few hot drinks out there (the hot toddy, the Tom and Jerry, the blue blazer.) There are any number of punches that can be served warm (Esquire cocktail writer David Wondrich has done plenty of research on
There are a few hot drinks out there (the hot toddy, the Tom and Jerry, the blue blazer.) There are any number of punches that can be served warm (Esquire cocktail writer David Wondrich has done plenty of research on
2009 Jargon Pinot Noir
by Shannon Cyr on January 25th, 2012 | California Wine, Red Wine, Wine
Wine Category: Red
Type of Wine: Pinot Noir
Producer: Jargon
Vintage: 2009
Region: Napa, California
Appellation: St. Helena
Alcohol: 13.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $12.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliters
Over the weekend, my fiancé, Michael, and I set out to dispel the myth that you can’t find a good Pinot Noir for less than $15.00. We ventured up the street to our local wine store and pored over their selection. We were both attracted to Jargon’s bright and playful label. The character on the front of the bottle caught our
Type of Wine: Pinot Noir
Producer: Jargon
Vintage: 2009
Region: Napa, California
Appellation: St. Helena
Alcohol: 13.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $12.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliters
Over the weekend, my fiancé, Michael, and I set out to dispel the myth that you can’t find a good Pinot Noir for less than $15.00. We ventured up the street to our local wine store and pored over their selection. We were both attracted to Jargon’s bright and playful label. The character on the front of the bottle caught our
The Glenlivet 18 Year: A Smooth Criminal
by Jason Lightner on January 24th, 2012 | Liquor
It's hard to believe that it's been nearly three months since we last checked out some delicious Scotch whisky. I almost feel like I've been neglecting my duties. Fear not, fine reader, for we are about to take a trip to the wonderful world of Scotch. Grab your itinerary and your North Face jacket because this trip is taking us to Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a little place called Sapphire.
It's a cozy little pub, with chic decor and a warm atmosphere amidst dim lighting – perfect for meeting a random stranger whom you might eventually find out
It's a cozy little pub, with chic decor and a warm atmosphere amidst dim lighting – perfect for meeting a random stranger whom you might eventually find out
