For our premier posting of Thrifty Thursday, we chose Cupcake Red Velvet California Red Wine. This wine should readily available at most outlets for under $10; I picked mine up at Harris Teeter for $9.99. However, it appears that our… Continue Reading
Our first Thrifty Thursday is here. Loco and I are both reviewing the same wine that is a) $10 or less and b) available in widely accessible stores in the DC-MD-VA area. Loco came up with this week’s Thrifty pick:… Continue Reading
We get together with my cousins every so often for a wine dinner where we compare and contrast two different wines from the same region. This time was Virginia’s turn. We grilled some local beef from Ayrshire Farm, spinach gratin,… Continue Reading
I’ve been telling myself for a while that I want to venture outside of my comfort zone and explore new wines.  Less Cabernet more Grenache and the like. Less California more Washington. As luck would have it, we got a… Continue Reading
A couple Saturday nights ago, flush with wine, a little ambition, and a lot of football to watch, the Mrs. and I decided to embark on a Trader Joe’s wine tasting. Having just returned from Trader Joe’s where they were… Continue Reading
I picked this guy up at Planet Wine at the recommendation of the staff. Â For under 15 bucks, this was a great recommendation. Â From Languedoc France a blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache, this was a welcomed change from the… Continue Reading