Recipes and Tips from a New England Cook
I was on a red wine kick, until recently. Zin to be exact, but I have been re-branching out, and thanks to a shipment from Big House Wine Company, I am having a lovely glass of blended white right now. Whites need some acid, but often they have too much for my taste. Both of [...]
I recently tried both the Pinot Grigio and the Shiraz from FishEye Winery. I found both to be easy drinking, and would make excellent options for serving at a dinner party or event. You see, FishEye offers their wines in a variety of convenient sizes. Both the Shiraz and Pinot Grigio are available in 750 [...]
I am generally more of a Zinfandel drinker, but do enjoy other reds on occasion. Upon opening, the nose shows plum/cherry and subtle tobacco, all of which hold throughout drinking. The strongest flavor in this wine is sweet black plum. Overall wine is mellowed with a hint of buttery oak. A light note of licorice [...]
I am always on the lookout for good quality reasonably priced wines. I’ve nearly bought the Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet (2009), a few times now, but always ended out grabbing something I’ve already tried and knew I liked. Tonight, I decided… was the night to try a bottle. Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2009 Price: $8.99 [...]
I recently had the opportunity to check out the Invino website. As a wine lover, I was like a kid in a candy store, investigating this website. The selections offered are from top of the line vineyards, and the discounts are rather impressive. Most of these are bottles not likely to be found at your corner wine shop.
I had the opportunity to try Vodca Exclusiv recently, and I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of this reasonably priced spirit. Vodkas in this price range often have a harsh flavor, unpleasant after taste, or lack any flavorful notes of merit, making then unfit, for anything other than mixers which mask their taste. [...]
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