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Appetite for Jackson
Wow! This event blew up in a hurry. Everybody’s been talking about heading downtown today for great food, wine, beer, and more! Here’s what we’re pouring: Altivo Torrontes, Salta Monte Vicor Garnacha, Calatayud Cartlidge & Browne Zinfandel, Sonoma County Karly … Continue reading
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Basil Bliss
Basil Bliss Basil Leaves Splash Pineapple Juice 2 oz silver tequila 3/4 oz fresh lime juice Splash champagne Muddle leaves and pineapple in a tall glass, add ice and all other ingredients and garnish with a basil leaf.
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Roccia Fuori
It’s always good to get out of town occasionally. Last weekend, I had the chance to travel back to Clarksdale, a place I always enjoy visiting, for a good cause. Roccia Fuori was a food and wine extravaganza, a benefit … Continue reading
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The Toasted Drop
I love whiskey cocktails in the winter. Here’s one we like a lot! The Toasted Drop 1/2 ounce Limoncello 1/2 ounce Amaretto 1 1/2 ounce rye whiskey Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with … Continue reading
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Our “great reds under $15″, that’s what!
As I write this, it is 42 degrees outside with a wind chill of 36…and it’s noon! Winter seems to have finally arrived. And when it’s this cold, we sell more red wine than any other time of the year. … Continue reading
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Highland Wine Club
Great time last night at the Owens’ home. Here’s what we tasted: Frankland Estate Shiraz, Frankland River, Australia 2004 Wishing Tree Shiraz, Western, Australia 2008 Elderton Command Shiraz, Barossa, Australia 2005 Torbreck Shiraz, Barossa, Australia 2009 Boom Boom Syrah, Washington … Continue reading
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Pot Roast and Earthy Reds
One of my absolute favorite things to sup upon in the cold months is a good ol’ pot roast. I do mine in a crock pot with a lot of liquid so that the final product is really almost like … Continue reading
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Ostendorf Tasting
Okay, as promised here is the lineup from last night as well as some of the food: Macherndl Gruner Veltliner, Wachau, Austria $13.99 Massimiliano Vivaldi Dolcetto d’Asti, Italy $15.79 Sivas-Sonoma Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California $20.99 Puerta Bonita “G5″ Garnacha, … Continue reading
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Candy Cane Cocktail
What a great Christmas cocktail! Not only does this concoction look festive, but it tastes festive as well. This brings back childhood memories of the delicious, soft peppermint candy in tins that my Dad used to buy for us when … Continue reading
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Sparkling Rosé with Holiday Food!
The most under-appreciated wines on the planet are rosé sparkling wines and they are the perfect wines for this time of year! Yes, these wines are pink. No, they are not sweet, usually. How are they different from white sparkling … Continue reading
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