When it comes to beverages, I find that certain wines are well suited for certain seasons. In the cold fall and winter we enjoy hearty reds and rich nutty Ports, and in the spring and summer the pendulum...
Belgium has the most diverse beer culture in the world, with many styles and varieties to keep the serious beer drinker occupied for quite some time. Witbier, Flemish Sour Reds, Lambics and the dry,...
I often find myself on the hunt for that winery that offers the perfect price to quality ratio, but I’m regularly unsuccessful in that hunt. Much to my surprise, I recently stumbled upon the wonderful...
We’ve all experienced it: That cloud of uneasiness and confusion when staring at a wine wall. So many options to choose from, and can it be any good for that price? Well I’m here to tell you...
The primary flavoring ingredient in beer, the humble Hop plant (or Humulus lupulus if we want to get technical) has steadily risen in stature and prestige to become King of the Beer World and is now worshipped...
A few months ago, a dynamic Scotsman came knocking on our door with a few samples of his 2010 Syrahs from Sonoma County. The man’s name was Steve Law, and he is the winemaker and proprietor of MacLaren,...
You know those shows where people are cleaning up and find something, and it’s worth a small fortune (even if you don’t watch you’ve seen the ads). Well, that’s what happened here: recently, we...
There’s been a lot of news lately about people who have been less than honest when it comes to selling wines at auction. Rudy Kurniawan sits in jail right now for allegedly fashioning fake bottles...
Germany has a rich brewing heritage dating back many centuries, and with more than 1,300 breweries in production, Germany has more than any other nation on the planet. There are many styles of beer ranging...
Oh sure, you’ve got a rough job! Tasting wine all day, wanna trade? I’ve heard this more than a few times over the years (if I had a dollar for every time we’d send out fewer Burgundy offers because...
Champagne for all Seasons
Belgian Beer Tasting Part I, Friday May 24th
Luli Wines – Fruitful Bargains
Under $15 and Full of Flavor
Hop-Head Beer Tasting
What’s that behind there? A Single Malt Treasure
Perfect Provenance
Tips for Tastings