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Suffering Bastard

by Dennis Mayer on February 8th, 2012 | Cocktails, Mixed Drinks
I'll admit, I'm lost. I live in the Northeast, which means that at this point (in early February), I should be deep in the midst of winter cocktails. Brandy, dark rum, grog, Tom and Jerry, and the like. Drinks that warm the body and soul.

But the weather just isn't cooperating! Over the past week, I've had three days that look like fall, and one that could almost pass for early spring! And if you're like me, the seasonal uncertainty is very destabilizing. Not just in your cocktail choices, I'm sure, but still...

What to do? I'll admit, I didn't know
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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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2008 Rusack Anacapa

by Shannon Cyr on February 7th, 2012 | California Wine, Red Wine, Wine
Wine Category: Red
Type of Wine: Blend
Wine Name: Anacapa
Producer: Rusack
Vintage: 2008
Region: Santa Ynez, California
Appellation: Rusack’s Anacapa blend is sourced from three different grape varietals, including Cabernet Franc, which makes up a majority of the blend at 82%; Petit Verdot at 16%; and Merlot at 2%.
Alcohol: 14.7%
Average Price per Bottle: $40.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliters

While visiting Santa Ynez, California, last December, I had the opportunity to taste several memorable wines, and the Rusack Anacapa was one of them. I’m not usually a
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Paulaner, Salvator Double Bock

by J Frazzetta on February 6th, 2012 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle

Lurking in the depths of my cooler was a beer that I had picked up a few months ago with the intention of drinking for Oktoberfest.  I guess February will just have to do -- and as they say, better late than never.  For the sake of argument, Avid Reader, pretend that you are dining on some prime bratwurst and sauerkraut, maybe a roasted chicken or two.  As you search the table for something to quench your massive thirst you happen upon a stein of this flavorful brew to wash everything down.

Back to reality, and hang on to
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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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