August Cellars 2009 Baco Noir
Lockdown has caused us to start working through all those miscellaneous bottles that have been sitting around in the cellar …
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Drylands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
This is a classic Marlborough SB ($15.95), with the signature grapefruit, lemon and floral aromas, very noticeable even straight from …
Well Done, Barnard & Griffin!
Kudos to Columbia Valley producer Barnard & Griffin for making this delicious, inexpensive Chardonnay. I have written before about their …
Bieler Père et Fils Rosé 2014
I must thank both the père and the fils for this lovely wine from Provence. We drink rosé all year …
Castle Rock 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Castle Rock has an interesting business model: Castle Rock buys grapes from approximately 40 grape growers, all renowned for their …
Wine Ambiance
When it comes to the classic beverages, the where and how of consumption adds greatly to one’s pleasure: the calming ceremony of tea …
Amuse-Bouche
This unintentionally obscene amuse-bouche was served during our recent dinner at L’Espalier, my favorite restaurant in Boston. We started with martinis (lemon …
How I Know I’m Not A Man
Actually, I figured this out quite a long time ago. But every now and then, there are reminders. Some are infuriating, …
A Little Something Tasty From New Zealand
Matua 2013 Sauvignon Blanc ($9.99) is advertised as the 40th vintage of Matua, a producer in the Marlborough region of …
What Gender Is Your Beverage?
“You’re just in time for the drinks,” said Val in greeting. She was a former bartender, and proud of her …
