Magic in the bottle
Blending various grape varietals to create a beverage that is greater than the sum of its parts can often seem like magic. Especially after...
Preparing for fall (wine)
Sukkot is approaching now, and the prospect of additional lavish entertaining looms large. Time to gather our thoughts, and materials, to build and decorate...
Break your fast with — Champagne
Every family seems to have its own traditions when it comes time to breaking the fast. Usually a milchik (diary) or pareve (neutral) meal,...
It’s fall and time to reflect — on booze?
It’s that time of year again. The end of summer, the start of fall, and the approaching holidays mark a time of transition. This...
Wine and booze bores
Wine is much too important to be taken too seriously. Wine is simply a beverage of refreshment. Little more than a wonderfully natural, and...
On balance and blends
One of the most widely sought after descriptions from the mouth, or pen, of a wine critic is the term “balanced.” The term is...
Neo-Prohibitionists: Hands off our hooch
We have written in the past about the byzantine-seeming regulatory patchwork of alcohol laws in this country. Every so often, folks seek to change...
Deep in margaritaville
Among the many joys of summer is seasonal produce hitting the stalls of the numerous farmers’ markets scattered throughout the area. These fresh fruits...
Martinis — and Earl Grey MarTEAnis
Last week we encouraged purchasing wines not meant for immediate consumption, but with a caveat: You need to be able to store your wines...
Cool, classic cocktails
It may seem counterintuitive to discuss cabernet sauvignon during the warm summer months. An ideal wine for cooler weather, the tannins in cabernet make...
