Wines We Love
Your Frankenstorm Survival Guide
“Frankenstorm” is making its way to the Northeast, and while only some of us will take the warnings seriously and stock up on water and canned beans, we should ALL be stocking…
Monthly Archives: October 2012
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New & Approved
A One Of A Kind Tequila
The arrival of one of the best tequilas out there could not have been timed any better. This week we saw the defeat of NOM 186, a proposal that sought to brand…
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Recipe Card
Brussels Sprouts With Caramelized Shallots & Pancetta
The first things I think about when Turkey Day closes in are the sides, and which wines to pair with them. What really stimulates my thoughts are the rich aromas of roasted…
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Wine Geek
Consider The Egg
The average person accepts many occurrences, events, and items that defy explanation. We can accept that we are unique in this universe, that life exists for some reason only on our planet…
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New & Approved
New Unique Rums From Madagascar
It is easy to understand a wine based on the terroir of the region from which it comes. It is more difficult to apply the word “terroir” to distilled spirits. Barley for…
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Booze For Thought
Does Wine Give You A Headache?
Frequently, customers ask me to recommend a wine that will not give them a headache. The first question I like to ask to get to the bottom of the headache dilemma is,…
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New & Approved
Astor Exclusive: Willett 18 yr. Single Barrel Selection
Finding special reserves of very old Bourbon is like finding the Holy Grail of American spirits – or any category of spirits, for that matter. Just ask anyone who has been searching…
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Recipe Card
Banana Leaf Roasted Tilapia
Recently I was asked to help redesign the menu for my family’s annual cookout. This presented me with several (very welcome) challenges. I had to create dishes that were simple enough to…