I received the following email late last week: “Kris, my co-worker/best friend/BBQ Champion, Matt, has like 4,000 corks and needs some unique ideas about how to use them. Figured you might have some wisdom in this area. Let me know … Continue reading
Posted in Funny | Tagged Cork, Corks, Uses for Corks, Uses for Wine Bottle Corks, Uses for Wine Corks | Leave a comment //Restaurant Orsay will be serving up their take on classic southern BBQ this July 4th, with vinegar braised pork shoulder, fresh cornbread with locally raised corn, house made sweet pickles, truffled egg salad sliders, pop corn with assorted embellishments, adult … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Jacksonville, Orsay, Orsay Backyard BBQ | Leave a comment //Join Ruth’s Chris on June 29th at 7 pm as they partner with Republic National Distributing Company to present a terrific four course wine dinner. Showcased are some of their featured wines paired with some of their signature dishes. The … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Republic National Distributing Company, Ruth’s Chris, Wine Dinner | Leave a comment //Wine: 2007 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Grape: 100% Sangiovese Score: 91 Points Price: $25 MSRP Gary’s explanation why: For all you longtime Italian fans out there, you very well know that about 10 years ago, Tuscan wines were … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Daily Grape, Gary Vaynerchuk, Italy, Montepulciano, Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Leave a comment //You won’t find me posting too many reviews of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc <cough> they all taste <cough> the same <cough>! Wow! I’m sorry. I really need to get to a Doctor with that cough! So anyway, as I was … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Marlborough, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Food Pairing, Spy Valley, Spy Valley wine | Leave a comment //Grapes 72% Viognier 28% Marsanne Facts You’re excused if you haven’t seen this kind of blend before, Viognier and Marsanne are more commonly found blended together in the Southern Rhone region of France. D’Arenberg is certainly one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Adelaide wine, Australia, D'Arenberg, D'Arenberg Hermit Crab, D'Arenberg wine, Hermit Crab, Marsanne, Rhone, Viognier | 2 Comments //