Monthly Archives: August 2011

Remember the Alamos!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by intoxreport

Relax: the worst pun in the whole piece was disposed of in the headline; it’s down to business.  That is: Remembering Alamos is one thing; remembering the grape varietal is another. ¿Torrontes? Over the past century, Argentina has gone from … Continue reading →

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Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder

Posted on August 24, 2011 by intoxreport

When it comes to free-associating the term ‘barely legal’, there are two kinds of people in the world: those who imagine Miley Cyrus’s eighteen birthday party and those who think about absinthe. Long the realm of bohemian pre-rock rock stars—men … Continue reading →

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2011 Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition Results

Posted on August 24, 2011 by intoxreport

But first: More me time! As summer fades and I reminisce about my illustrious career as a wine journalist, I find that over twenty years, I have racked up nearly a thousand exquisitely written columns. Impressive, non?   I’d pat myself … Continue reading →

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Brett Should Take A Tip From Brett: Retire

Posted on August 24, 2011 by intoxreport

Château Musar Rouge, Bekaa Valley, 1994, about $60 (Review by Broadbent):  Trademark Musar volatile acidity. Well integrated with good meaty and fruity aromas melting together. Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, 1993, about $120 (Review by Parker Jr. … Continue reading →

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