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Big Fire 2009

by Shannon Cyr on February 3rd, 2012 | Red Wine, Wine
Wine Category: Red
Type of Wine: Pinot Noir
Wine Name: Big Fire Pinot Noir
Producer: R. Stuart & Co.
Vintage: 2009
Region: Oregon coast
Appellation: The grapes were harvested from several Oregon vineyards, including: Ana, Courting Hill, Daffodil Hill, Falcon Glen, Melrose, Temperance Hill, Tukwilla, Weber, Wells, Winderlea
Alcohol: 13.4%
Average Price per Bottle: $19.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliters

Michael and I received a bottle of Big Fire Pinot Noir for Christmas and finally got around to tasting it over the weekend. I love getting wine as a gift
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Super Bowl Cocktail

We are hosting a party for the Super Bowl.  Is there a football-themed drink that we could serve to our guests?

You mean, other than beer? At a Super Bowl party?
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Everclear – So Much for the Afterglow

by Jason Lightner on February 1st, 2012 | Liquor
I’d like to introduce you to a feisty little spirit. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? It’s called Everclear. Yes, like the band. A neutral-grain spirit sold in both 151-proof and 190-proof varieties, Everclear is illegal in many states, and tough to find in others. Let’s not mince words – this spirit can be dangerous in the wrong hands, but when mixed liberally it can be a cheap and efficient way to liven up a party.

I had the opportunity to attend a college party this past weekend and, as it was 80’s themed, I couldn’t pass it up.
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2011 J.W. Morris Moscato

by Dennis Mayer on January 31st, 2012 | White Wine, Wine
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
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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
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