25 5 / 2012
Almanac Beer Co. | Winter 2012 Release - Winter Wit brewed with Oranges and Ginger
Orange and Ginger?! I admit I had my doubts, but this beer is rockin’! Beautiful head, fragrant nose, light to thin mouth but flavors galore. Front starter of citrus and a ginger finish. Amazing.
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25 5 / 2012
Amphora | 2007 Merlot
If this is sitting around in your cellar go seek it out and enjoy it. I thought it was a bit off, but balanced out and began to drink well after an hour or so. Medium body, with a mouth full of flavor.
17 5 / 2012
Seghesio | 2010 Sonoma Zinfandel
This 375ml bottle amazed me. Was expecting that was tight and tasteless, am I ever so glad to be so wrong. Although still young, it’s full of fruit and gives it up easily. It’s finish also goes on f o r e v e r …
17 5 / 2012
Silver Oak | 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
One of the classics. Silver Oak rarely disappoints, even in TastingRoom’s by the glass format.
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17 5 / 2012
Whalebone | 2007 Bob Wine
When Bob finished making his Whalebone labeled wines he always made a batch for himself, table wine if you will. Bottled in simple bottles and labeled with duct tape this wine was soon known as ‘Bob Wine’ and hence the silver decal looking font.
Bob Wine’s a serious fun wine. Some cellar time did some magic, it’s an excellent time to open should you have a bottle lying around.
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08 5 / 2012
Dark & Stormy
It’s been above 90°F these past 2 days, and therefore officially ‘Dark and Stormy’ weather! I enjoyed my first few solid dark & stormys of the year at The Plant | Cafe Organic on the Embarcadero in San Francisco a few weeks back, and with the sun out again I needed another.
Here’s what you need:
Gosling’s Dark Rum
Ginger Beer
Lime
Ice Cubes
Here’s what you do:
Quarter the lime, rim the glass with it then squeeze and drop it into the glass. Stack the glass with ice, then follow with 2 ounces of Gosling’s and 5 ounces of Ginger Beer (I used Reed’s). Stir with vigor and enjoy.
Summer has arrived.
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08 5 / 2012
Crooked Road | 2010 Grenache
Big thanks to Ryan of Starr Ranch for showing us his Crooked Road label. The wine comes in HOT at 15.3% ABV, and it shows up front. However give it some air and let it sort itself out, it was drinking well at about an hour in. It settles down and the palette really mellows out.
Thanks Ryan! We’re still enjoying this bottle!
08 5 / 2012
Booker Vineyards | 2012 Release Party
We made our way south to Paso Robles this weekend for Booker Wine’s annual release party. Dogs, Food, People and Wine were flowing freely. We had such a great time enjoying Eric’s products and the privilege to sample some of his library wines.
We also took the opportunity to stock up on his Remnant, as well…man can not live on big wines alone.
Thanks Booker!!!
