Monthly Archives: February 2008
SP Drummer 2002 Cabernet
When they talk about a Cabernet being big the 2002 SP Drummer Napa Valley Blair Vineyard Cab is what they mean. This is a big, powerful wine. I had this wine paired with sirloin steak and twice baked potatoes seasoned ...
Ralph Steadman – Untrodden Grapes
I remember picking up the Hunter S. Thompson classic "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" as a teenager and becoming instantly engrossed. That was without having read a single word, or even opening the cover. That image of two obviously ...
Ordering Wine in Restaurants
Over the last two days I have proposed that couples stay in on Valentine's Day and have a special evening at home, and if going out is a necessity, then postpone it for a day or so. Realistically, however, a ...
Valentine’s Day Ideas
As promised, here are some very simple ways to create impressive, romantic alternatives to going out on Valentine's Day. Oysters and champagne. The most difficult part of this is getting the little buggers open. If that is something that you are ...
Staying home for Valentine’s Day?
If Valentine's Day had an equivalent to Scrooge, I would be a natural in the role. I spout all of the usual reasons for disliking it, such as it being in existence solely to sell cards, etc., that are almost ...
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