Drinks Reviews & More
by Jacob Like many large wineries, Blackstone Winery has different labels marketed at different price points. Blackstone’s Winemaker Select sources grapes from multiple vineyards all over California, and its Sonoma Reserve uses grapes from Sonoma County. When a sample of Blackstone Winemaker’s Select Zinfandel
by Jacob Colorado may be the microbrewery and craft-brewery capitol of the United States. On a recent trip to Denver, I had the fortune of tasting beers from several breweries that, living in the Washington, DC area, I had never
by Jacob With temperatures in the Washington, DC area hovering in the upper 90s the last few weeks, I have been on the lookout for white wines that would pair well with food and provide relief from the scorching weather.
by Jacob Part of the fun of visiting wine country is to look for wine from the vintage and wineries you visited when you get home. Since every vintage of wine is a little different, the wine you taste at
by Jacob Viognier is a temperamental grape that produces wines that vary greatly from producer to producer. Personally, I find it to be a bit more bold and bodied than many Sauvignon Blancs, but less oak-y and big than Chardonnay.
by Jacob If I had to choose one wine to drink, I would probably choose a good Cabernet Sauvignon. It is a very versatile wine that goes well with red meat and with chocolate dessert. During our recent trip to