Our Jericho Canyon Vineyard wine dinner was not exactly what I had first expected. Jericho Canyon Vineyard and winery is in Calistoga. That's in the Napa Valley of California. Some Napa Valley wineries have a reputation for snobbery. We know it is not ...
Sometimes The Substitute is Better than the Original
Houston has finally gotten into the 21st century with food trucks. Not as much as any other major metropolis, but at least we're getting better. When I am working downtown, though, it seems you cannot just walk to a food ...
How to Pair Wine and Chocolate
Tis the season to answer Hallmark's clarion call and spend our hard-earned money on their crap. Like lovesick little rats following a corporate piper we pay premium prices for already dead flowers, bad cattle call dinners, jewelry, and of course, ...
HOT Valentine Gifts for the Wine Lover
It is the day before Valentine's Day and you haven't a clue what to give your wine lover. Perhaps we can help. When someone contacted us about tasting the Fifty Shades of Grey "White Silk" and "Red Satin" blends I was ...
Spotlight: Executive Chef Daniel Bell
Soho Kitchen and Lounge Executive Chef Daniel Bell started in food service when he was just 16 years old. Two years later he was cooking. He was also a promising tennis player, until a devastating shoulder, then a hip injuries changed ...
I Found Out on Facebook….
There are lovers and haters of Facebook. For the haters, it can be more than you ever wanted to know about your adult child who hints he is destitute and then sends out an "I'm having a kick-ass party" status ...
The Original Rib Shack Red 2012 Red Blend
Don't let the Pinotage in the nose turn you away from this Red Blend (60% Pinotage 40% Shiraz) from South Africa's Western Cape. The back label says "It's a guy thing" but we think they are just talking about grilling ...
Hot Chocolate Pudding and Cold Scrambled Eggs
It seems like I was always an angry child. Not the throw-fits-in-the-grocery-store kind of angry. Not the slam doors or pull-off-the-wings-of butterflies angry. Although I did a little of the former -- a couple of times, and got smacked for doing ...
Central Market Cooking School: Korean Updated
Bleary-eyed on a Saturday morn - after an evening of downing craft beer donut holes accompanied with an intoxicating and vigorous chocolate stout glaze and enjoying other fine brews from Brews Brothers in Galveston - I was wishin' and hopin' ...
There is an art to taking off one's clothing. While you might think it all falls under "stripping," Tristan Risk is not a stripper. Pin-up queen, actress and model; "Little Miss Risk" is a performance artist with the Vancouver troupe "Sweet Soul ...
- The Original Rib Shack Red 2012 Red Blend
Don't let the Pinotage in the nose turn you away from this Red Blend (60% Pinotage 40% Shiraz) from South Africa's Western Cape. The back label says "It's a guy thing" but we think they are just talking about grilling ...
- Hand of God 2010 Fingerprint Series Red Wine
This luscious blend of 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot draws you in with its deep purple hue and jammy blackberry aroma. Almost like a Bordeaux in its balanced appeal, this will have those of faith and ...
- Château Smith Haut Laffite Grand Cru Classé de Graves 2008
Deep red core with a lighter red rim in this luscious Bordeaux from Pessac-Léognan. Leathery cinnamon and cocoa on the nose. A mélange of succulent black fruit. Soft tannins create a silky smooth mouth feel. Black cherry and mocha finish. Pair with ...
- Winzer Krems 2010 Kremser Pfaffenberg Reserve Riesling (Kremstal)
It's Summer of Riesling 2013 as we turn to Austria and Winzer Krems for the 2010 Kremser Pfaffenberg Reserve Riesling from (Kremstal). Light golden straw with aromas of quinze, pear, and apple with a hint of petrol on the nose. Granny smith ...
- 2011 Bridlewood Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles
Drinking a 2011 Bridlewood Estate Winery Cab and enjoying the hell out of it! $15 for this Paso Robles wonder. This isn't a bargain wine, it's freakin' larceny!
- 2010 Les Chevaux Columbia Crest H3 Red Blend
This Washington State red blend from Horse Heaven Hills AVA is beautifully balanced with Old World nuances and just enough oak. Great value from Columbia Crest at $15.
- Chateau Franc Patarabet 2005
We're at Cork Soakers in downtown Houston with Iris Allen and the Urban Wineauxs drinking the 2005 Chateau Franc Patarabet Saint - Emilion Grand Cru. Very nice!
- William Knuttel 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Smoke and black cherry and a little bacon with a hint of orange peel on the nose. We paired it with grilled sirloin topped with mushroom/garlic and balsamic in a heavy cream sauce.
- Rodney Strong 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This may be a little decadent for some people, but I asked Amy to pick out a bottle of something red and tasty, my usual prescription, that would go well with burgers, and she delivered in spades. With a smirk, ...
- Terry Hoage 2005 The Hedge
We just opened a bottle of Terry Hoage Vineyards 2005 The Hedge Syrah and it is like a wonderful time machine. Delicious from start to finish, but from the mid-palate to the extra long finish it takes me back to ...
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