Author Archives: scott

Blue Moon

Posted on February 23, 2012 by scott

Okay, we’ve got some great, new liqueurs in the shop – Williams Pear and Parfait Amour Violette from Gabriel Boudier in Dijon, France.  These spirits are designed for mixing cocktails and so, naturally, we’ve been experimenting.  Try this one on … Continue reading →

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Wine tastings in the courtyard, that’s what!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by scott

Okay, why is this big news, you ask?  Because never before in Mississippi have consumers been able to taste wine at the same location they shop for wine.  But, because we have a great, wine-savvy restaurant, Local 463, next door … Continue reading →

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Studdard Tasting

Posted on February 11, 2012 by scott

Going down to Jacktown to taste wines with a group looking for some different, interesting reds.  Here’s what we’re tasting: Montsarra Cava, Brut, Penedes     $15.49  (Got to start with some bubbly!) Cusumano Nero d’Avola     $15.49 Tres Picos Garnacha, Borsao     $21.99 … Continue reading →

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Appetite for Jackson

Posted on January 28, 2012 by scott

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

Posted on January 27, 2012 by scott

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

Posted on January 23, 2012 by scott

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

Posted on January 16, 2012 by scott

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!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by scott

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

Posted on January 14, 2012 by scott

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

Posted on January 12, 2012 by scott

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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