Taking Wine & Beef Pairing to The Next Level
Some people are really particular about picking the wine that goes well with the menu. Wine and food pairing is a sophisticated art form, a far cry from just sitting…
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How to Spot a Snob.
I posted earlier about wine geeks and the hyper-jargon they use to describe wines. Some people find snobs irritating. I actually find them to be a source of great entertainment….
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This Bacteria You Will Like…
Can you believe that after centuries of making bubbly we are still finding out about the mysterious process that lies within the bottle during fermentation? It seems that we owe…
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Wine in a Can
What does one do when invited to a picnic but not partaking of the coolaid? The answer is BYOC. Bring your own can! Impress your picnic mates with a handy…
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The Other Pinot
And since we are on the subject of Pinot…here’s some reviews on the whites via Spittoon .
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The Difference Between Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio
Nope. They are not different grape varieties. It is a little more subtle than that. And there is a big difference between Pinot Grigio (gray) and Pinot Noir (black) so…
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NV – What does it mean?
I love it when somebody explains something to me in clear, simple terms. I enjoye the “aha!” moment, when something I had seen for years and never noticed suddently becomes…
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The Good Cheer is Spreading to Rhode Island
Residents of Rhode Island have joined the ranks of the lucky who can buy their wine directly from a winery and have it shipped home. Provided, however, that such winery…
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Wine Glass Light Bulbs
Today we discovered “GlassBulbs.” GlassBulbs, made by oooms, are a wine glass and light bulb in one. Once the lightbulb has burnt out, a wine glass comes to life. NotCot…