by Jacob IPAs, especially West Coast IPAs, have been all the rage in the craft beer community. Because of the popularity, many breweries are looking for ways to make one (or more) of their IPAs stand out in an increasingly crowdedContinue readingGreat Divide Brewing Company Rumble IPA
by Jacob Kosher wine has a mediocre reputation in the United States. If asked to name a Kosher wine, inevitably most people immediately say “Manischewitz” and are not able to name another brand. In my experience, when you mention to peopleContinue readingTabor Winery Galil Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
In 2004, following the premiere of the movie Sideways, Merlot experienced a decline in sales and status when Paul Giamatti’s character Miles disparaged the ordering and drinking of Merlot. As one of the noble grapes, however, Merlot should not be so quickly dismissedContinue readingGann Family Cellars Alexander Valley Merlot 2005
by Jacob In honor of the DC earthquake on August 23, 2011, and since we thankfully suffered no damage to our home as a result, I decided to open a bottle of Goose Island’s Demolition Ale tonight. Goose Island, which isContinue readingGoose Island Brewery Demolition Ale
by Jacob I love small, family owned and operated wineries. I’m not sure what it is about them. Maybe it is the nostalgia of a small operation competing with bigger wine conglomerates, or maybe it is that the winemakers in theseContinue readingPacific Coast Vineyards Paso Robles Syrah 2005
by Jacob On balmy days, sometimes you do not want to open an expensive bottle of wine. Several weeks ago, I picked up a bottle of 2008 Blackstone Chardonnay at the local grocery store for about $10. I did not have major exceptionsContinue readingBlackstone Chardonnay 2008