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Category Archives: Uncategorized
The Invigorating Catharsis Of The Shit Review
The history of the pan is older than Pan. Should you consult Wikipedia, you will learn that the very first cuneiform ledger compiled by the Sumerians listed an inventory of ‘One hundred six amphorae of the finest mountain wine’ immediately … Continue reading
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No Honor Among Wine Thieves
Last week, I covered The HoseMaster of Wine’s tearful farewell speech given during an NBC Prehab interview, and it turns out that—silly me—I misheard the dirge and exaggerated his impending retirement. By ‘exaggerated’, of course, I mean ‘totally lied about … Continue reading
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Bryan Ulbrich Puts His Best Foot Forward—The Left One
Really sensational music made by really phenomenal musicians allows us to overlook really dopey band names, right? Which is why we can listen to The White Album without rolling our eyes. Really sensational wine made by really phenomenal winemakers enjoys … Continue reading
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When It Says Lobby, Lobby, Lobby On The Label, Label, Label…
…you know that common sense is off the table, table, table. At one time—before I accepted Jesus as my Lord and personal savior—I was somewhat judgmental. I know, I know; you’re all like, huh? You??! But it’s perfectly true, people. … Continue reading
Velvety ‘Veleta’: A Big Cheese In Tiny Contraviesa-Alpujarra
Q.: What does Veleta have in common with Velveeta? A.: Neither are made out of cheese. * Okay, now that the inevitable and idiotic processed cheese-food reference has been laid to rest, I turn my focus toward a series of … Continue reading
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Tagged Juan and Nola Palomar, tempranillo, Veleta wine, vijiriega
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Chateau Chantal Releases Some Dandy Post-Prandy Brandy
Why the amazing Chateau Chantal always sort of hangs around the periphery of my Michigan wine conscience instead of barreling to the forefront is truly one of God’s mysteries. I’ve met winemaker Brian Hosmer many times over the years—a bright, … Continue reading
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Tagged brandy, Brian Hosmer, Chateau Chantal, Cinq a Sept, Cognac, Robert Begin
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