We nabbed this white wine for $7 or so at Safeway. It was slightly herbal and generally pleasant. Just what we were looking for on a 70-something degree day. (Rating: Good) Don’t believe us? Well, these guys also gave itContinue readingFirefly Central Coast Pinot Gris 2012
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages 2012: This Gamay runs about $10 a bottle. It is a light red wine with red fruit, baking spice, and cedar notes. This is a picnic-friendly wine. (Rating ***3/4) Cardinal Zin Beastly Old Vines 2011: WeContinue readingWines We Have Enjoyed Recently
by Jacob Several years ago, I had the chance to review a sample box of Cameron Hughes wines from TastingRoom.com. Overall, those tastings were a positive experience and made me want to try more of Cameron Hughes’ wines. Cameron Hughes is an interesting winery. InsteadContinue readingCameron Hughes Lot 291 Lodi Zinfandel 2010
We love this beer. It is roasty and has a lovely vanilla note (because it is made wth vanilla beans.) After you pour it in a wide mouth glass, let it warm to at least 50 degrees. You will beContinue readingDominion Oak Barrel Stout
This red wine does not come from a Flying Fish Vineyard. No, it’s a brand owned by Click Wine Group (a part of Winebow), and the wine is produced from grapes from multiple vineyard that are crushed and made into vinoContinue readingFlying Fish Merlot 2009
We found this red wine at Safeway for about $9. It proved to be a nice surprise, showing currants, plums, and a little earth. Alone, it was a bit much, as it has a detectable alcohol ester. (The bottle saysContinue readingExcelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2008