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It seems that Andy Warhol was right
Initially, I had come up with some throw away answers like Sid and Nancy and Fred and Wilma. Amy threw out Jack Bauer and Chloe, which cracked me up, before hitting on what was the only possible.
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Valentine Gifts for the Wine Lover
Give in to your lover’s Pinot envy, and select a luscious Pinot Noir. Or perhaps some dessert wine? Nothing says “I love you” like a bottle of Sauternes, Late Harvest Gewurztraminer or Late Harvest Viognier for those who prefer white, or a Port or Port-style wine to pair with chocolate.
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Not Just Another Wine Sample
It doesn’t just apply when you’re promoting wine. Think of an e-mail like a knock on the door. The person on the other side may open the door just to see who it is, but she’s more apt to talk with you, and let you give your pitch if you at least appear to be interested in her, the person.
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Top Ten Best Drinking Movies
After exhaustive research by our panel of judges here is a list of movies that star alcohol in some way. Conspicuously missing are a lot of quite good wine movies. Once I started making the list it became clear to me that Alan Rickman’s Steve Spurrier would pass out long before the spurned Arthur was even warmed up.
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Guilty; As Charged. Should I Blame Parker?
Are you influenced by wine rating systems? Will you avoid buying a wine that scores below a certain number? Because, if you’re like me, there are probably a number of wines you’ve really enjoyed when you had no idea how they were ranked.
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Baptism by Grape
Baptism by the grape can truly be considered a religious experience to even the most unsuspecting wine drinker. When the palate is introduced to the right varietal at that pivotal moment, whether it was accompanied by a meal or not, the flavors hit all of the important sensory points and you just want to throw your hands in the air and shout “hallelujah!” Ok maybe it is not that dramatic but you get the picture.
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The Wine Review: Is it All Just Smoke and Mirrors?
Does this mean we’re all victims of our emotions? Does it mean that wine and food critics are completely full of it and you shouldn’t trust anything we say? Because I’ll guarantee if the restaurant or wine bar knows there is a critic in the house — the critic will be fawned over like the Jonas Brothers in a room full of 14-year old girls. There is something more to consider, and it’s all about you.
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The effect of price on wine reviews
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Why I don’t like anything
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Who Dat?!?
Our visit to New Orleans last month as part of Harrah’s Greatest Weekend Ever was met with such hospitality and warmth that we feel like extended family. We cannot think of a city that deserves a trip to the Super Bowl more!