If you love a bargain, like most wine drinkers, you’re aware that it’s hit or miss–this $15 pinot tasted heavenly, while this $8 chardonnay is trash. You look at the label, compare the full to the sale price (hoping it’s a big difference), hold your breath, and take the leap. As a serious wine lover … More The World’s Great Bargain Wines
Distinguished Citizen, 2016, Netflix “Democracy and happiness bring about a mediocre and prosaic literature. Great literature comes from unfair and violent communities, where existential emptiness is filled up by creativity.” –Daniel Mantovani A decorated novelist based in Barcelona, constantly presented with opportunities for foreign travel, rejects the more important ones for an invitation from his … More Movie and Wine Review: Distinguished Citizen/ Bordeaux
It has been awhile since I’ve written, and truth be told, I haven’t been keeping up with my wine studies. I tend to move from interest to interest, and lately I’ve been watching Youtube “clothing haul” videos, where the person sees how much they can get from H&M or Target. I think wine, while inebriating, … More California Pinot Noir review
My aunt was making star-shaped cookies with her grandson, a present for his friends. One broke, and my aunt was afraid they’d have to throw it away, and they wouldn’t have enough. “Uh-oh,” said my aunt. “We’re one short–it’s broken.” Her grandson picked it up, studied it for a minute, and said, “Grandma, it’s not … More What Am I Making and What Am I Drinking?
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? There’s something about the wine books of yesteryear–the lack of full-color glossy photos leaves more to the imagination. Today’s books are either full of the former, or so full of technical information there’s no room for contemplation. We are an expertise-hungry body of enthusiasts who wants our…
This week I drew this picture of a horse with legwarmers. It came to me as I was waking up, and I’m proud I got it down, because most of my inspirations just perish unrealized. I rarely produce art anymore, which is a pity, since I went to art school. I find this drawing furtive … More What Am I Making and What Am I Drinking?
Well, it’s been awhile since I’ve written–I really debate whether I’m a serious writer or someone who just follows their whims. There’s nothing wrong with the latter, but we feel better when we’re achieving something impressive. The author James Clear writes that he makes himself stick to a regular writing schedule, even when he doesn’t … More Where I’ve Been
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So I’ve decided to start a Petite Sirah series–examining one PS per month for a year, all from the Central Coast. What I’ve had so far I’ve liked, yet it’s still relatively unfamiliar to me, so I will be learning as I go. It’s probably unfamiliar to most…
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Recently I’ve been intrigued by varietals outside of the major grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Those grapes make some damn fine wines, but after a time, your palate desires something more adventurous. Enter Italian varietals. They are perfect for such a craving–there are thousands to choose from–Dolcetto,…
Last night we wanted to open up a special bottle and pair it with a nice meal, so we chose a Barolo we had gotten over the summer in Italy. I decided to pair it with crimini mushrooms in a Bechamel sauce over toast, and artichokes with a lemon-butter sauce. They say artichokes don’t pair … More Vegetarian Wine Pairing: Barolo and Bechamel Mushrooms
The Diagonal Oenophile 