This is one of the better merlots I’ve had in ages. I get blackberry, blueberry, and an almost chocolaty texture — but light. Not the color: it’s a deep burgundy. A good tooth stainer. Continue Reading
I don’t normally reach for a petit verdot on a Thursday night. Or any night. But damnit, this 2018 petit verdot from True Heritage is hitting. The. Spot. Is this a good petit verdot? I have no idea (and it’s… Continue Reading
It’s October, and if you’re not drinking pumpkin flavored beer you’re missing out. Especially if you’re not drinking ‘Spooky’ from Blue Mountain Brewery. I’ve learned that I love or loathe pumpkin beers. Some are loaded with fall flavors — pumpkin… Continue Reading
My favorite bar in college had Labatt Blue on tap (fancy for a broke college guy accustomed to drinking Natty Light!) and served it up in these crisp blue glasses with a minimalist logo. I loved these glasses. These weren’t… Continue Reading
I’m only writing this for posterity because I can’t find this exact bottle anywhere anymore. I got it via Instacart from Total Wine recently and when I went back to check on what I paid for it, it was nowhere… Continue Reading
Our August shipment from the Virginia Wine of the Month Club arrived with four beautiful bottles from Hickory Hills Vineyard in Moneta, VA. With two new whites and two new reds in tow, I decided to pop open a bottle… Continue Reading
I’ve got a pretty awesome wife. Â While at the Wegman’s the other day, she picked up a 6 pack sampler of various fall beers. Â Included in this autumnal gift was Starr Hill Boxcar, Pumpkin Porter. Â Â I’d had this… Continue Reading
A few weeks back, the good folks over at Wine About Virginia decided to organize a trip to Loudoun County’s newest wineries, The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards.  Nestled back in Hamilton Virginia, not far off of Route 7, proprietors Craig… Continue Reading
Local. That’s all the rage these days. And for good reasons. While I’m not going to go into all the benefits of buying local, I will put a stake in ground and say that this “trend” is here to stay.… Continue Reading
It always seems as there is a steady crescendo of goingson as summer approaches.  And although I reply “the same thing I do, Fall, Winter, and Spring: work”  when friends… Continue Reading