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This is a test of the new platform. And since I’m doing this on my own, it may take a bit to work out all the kinks. Apparently, and not-surprisingly, I’m not as talented at this as I might have imagined. Please bear with me. Your kind patience is appreciated.
On the Road Again
In addition to New York, I visited Boston and Virginia in the past couple weeks. During that time, I enjoyed some lovely wines. Here are a few of my favorites: In Boston, MA:DeLoach “Block 1950″ Pinot Noir (California)This was recommended by the kind waiter at Legal Seafood, and it was a perfect complement to my … Read more
BlogHer ’10 Beverages
In New York, earlier this month, I had the good fortune to attend a party hosted (in part) by Skyy Vodka, where they debuted this fantastic cocktail. A combination of their new Xrated Fusion Liqueur, cranberry, and lime, it was delightful. And it had the added benefit of making me look and feel fashionable and … Read more
Via Terra Garnacha (Spain 2006)
I picked this bottle up at that amazing wine sale at HEB, early in July, for a little over $6 – about half the retail price. Lucky me! I finally got around to enjoying it last week, and was rather surprised. In the glass it’s, a dark russet, rusty color, and smelled of dirt, leather, … Read more
Jindalee Sauvignon Blanc (Australia 2008)
A couple weeks ago, HEB had one of their semi-annual wine clearances, with a couple dozen options all marked down 30-50%. And true to form, I picked up 6 sale bottles to get an additional 10% discount, including this bottle of Jindalee Sauvignon Blanc, which priced the bottle down to around $4. Heck of a … Read more
Getting Sunburned
Manuel’s in Austin is one of my favorite restaurants, and on their menu is one of my favorite drinks – the Sunburn, a mix of Ruby Red Grapefruit juice and tequila. They used to make it with Espolon Reposado*, which is sadly no longer available at my local Specs, but which is an extraordinary tequila … Read more
Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon (California 2007)
On Independence Day, we enjoyed this feisty Cab, which I purchased at HEB just for the occasion – celebrating our liberty. Which sadly means, I have procrastinated three weeks in publishing this review. Life interferes, as we all know, and I beg your forgiveness for the delay in posting. Though, rest assured, there was no … Read more
Four Great Religious Truths
1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God’s chosen people. 2. Jews do not recognize Christ as the Messiah. 3. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian world. 4. Baptists do not recognize each other at the Liquor store.
Seven Daughters (California)
A couple weeks ago, HEB was running an amazing wine clearance, with up to 50% off a wide selection of wines. Add to that the 10% 6-bottle-or-more discount, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a wine sale. Naturally, I stocked up. This blend of seven different grapes* was one of those selections, and I … Read more
Best Margaritas EVER
Last night, I made my first batch of homemade sour mix. And do you know how long it takes to squeeze the juice from 40+ key limes? Forever! That’s how long. (This is why God created sous-chefs.) Anyway, add to the fresh squeezed sour mix an equal portion of Sauza Tres Generaciones*, and you’ve got … Read more
