We were excited about the prospect of a new release wine-pairing dinner. We readied ourselves for an exciting wine experience when we received word that Grey Fox would be hosting a wine-pairing dinner. Traditionally, when I’ve heard the term wine pairing, I think of a dinner of several courses where each course is paired with …
Five Classic Cocktails for the Young and Fabulous
Wine is great, but sometimes you want to mix it up a bit. The return of the cocktails from days before – the Negroni, Sazarac, Manhattan and even the Martini should be recognized. These are all timeless cocktails, but sometimes you want to mix it up. Here are a couple of drink recipes for those …
Three Grocery Outlet Wines
Out of curiosity, Wining Husband and I decided to pick up three wines from Grocery Outlet recently. They were fine, not great, but not awful either, as many cheap wines can be. For those on a budget, we’d recommend any of these three. 2010 Les Deux Rives Corbières Blanc ($10) – This wine is …
Labor Day
This labor day, why not look into supporting unions? Historically, unions have been there to protect the rights of those who are employed. They serve as a bargaining agency when there is a dispute between the laborers and the employers. Many companies are anti-union, and some even punish their employees for being members of …
A Labor of Love Tasting
This week’s tasting at Creekside was called “A Labor of Love.” The wines at this tasting were all made by family-owned wineries, and the cheeses were provided by family-owned dairies and cheese-makers. We tried eight of the ten wines (We skipped the Frank Family Chardonnay only because we’ve had it before and quite enjoyed …
Wine Review: Sandeman Port
If you’ve ever watched the television show, Frasier, you may be aware of the wonderful after-dinner treat known as “Sherry.” Port is also quite a nice after-dinner treat. Lately, Wining Husband and myself have been sitting down to watch old TV shows on Netflix, and sipping on either Sherry, dessert wine, or port while …
Commentary: Not Again – New Orleans and Isaac
Seven years after Katrina ravaged New Orleans, Isaac is coming on shore. The storm is weaker, but the threat is real – and in a city that has already seen a lot of tragedy in recent years, from flooding to oil spills, Isaac is the last thing this city of jazz, arts, and culture …
Wine and Cheese for a Summer’s Eve
This week’s tasting at Creekside had several stars. We tasted eight out of the ten wines offered, and enjoyed most of them. The theme for this week was wines that can be enjoyed during the summer – either as summer sipping wines or as accompaniments to summer food fare. 2010 Green & Red …
Wine Clubs – Are They Worth It?
We all have our favorite wineries, and it is very tempting to sign up for wine clubs. The question is, “Are wine clubs worth the cost?” Wine clubs often offer special perks for their customers – free tastings at the winery, wine club member only events, and discounts. It can be really easy to …
New Clairvaux Barbera
New Clairvaux provides a wonderful, full-bodied, choice of wines. Their Barbera is no exception to the rule. If you’re looking for a wine that will go with many of your chicken dishes (think chicken Marsala, chicken cordon bleu, and even faux fried chicken), this is your wine. It also accompanies tacos (chicken tacos, turkey …
