Archive for the 'drinky' Category

moscato d’asti

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

A couple weeks ago I picked up a bottle of moscato d’asti from the Cascinetta Vietti vineyards in Italy. Wow. It’s so very very yummy.  The cork popped off with quite a bang and the bubbles started to flow up from the pale yellow wine.
It has a very sweet smell and that carries through to [...]

wine | No Comments

Olde GnarlyWine

Wednesday, October 4th, 2006

This weekend, Kori and I stopped by the Wine Warehouse for some tasty beverages. Got myself some wine and tasty beers. Both were extremely good. First I tried a Delirium Nocturnum ale from Belgium.
Next I drank an Olde GnarlyWine from The Lagunitas Brewing Co in California. Oh, it was good. It was so good. [...]

brew | No Comments

Stick with Butter Pecan

Wednesday, December 21st, 2005

Ok, so I didn’t like the Big House Red as much as i thought i would. It was kinda metallic tasting, but got so much better when i ate some nice german chocolate with it. Thanks Kori, you rock!
It’s cheap, not horrible, and has a twist off cap and a pretty label. Not an [...]

wine | No Comments

Bonny Doon Wine

Tuesday, December 20th, 2005

I thought that Bonny Doon just did ice cream. Apparently they do wine too, and pretty good wine from what i’ve read today. I have a new bottle of Big House Red from California.
I went out to lunch with Mary (El Camino Real #4) and decided to stop by the Chalet for a [...]

wine | No Comments

Fish ‘n Baja

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A brief note about wine and seafood. Usually a white wine is best for seafood because it has a lighter touch than some reds. Some of the best whites for this are also someof the hardest to get in the states but are well worth it.
Baja Mexico (and to a lesser extent, California) have some [...]

eats, wine | No Comments

Wine, Cheese, and Michigan

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

As a further jaunt into the wealth that Michigan offers, let us take a peek at Black Star Farms.
There are not many wineries (that I am aware of) that feature the diversity that is hosted by Black Star Farms. Most wineries sell cheese, but few actually make it alongside the wine. And then when [...]

wine | No Comments

Toast the Season

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

If you want an atypical way to spend a weekend (or two) in November, take a trip up into Michigan for the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners’ Toast the Season event. It is a great way to see some gorgeous countryside in our northern neighbor as well as appreciate some truly remarkable wines.
The celebration covers November 12 [...]

wine | No Comments

Der Eiswein

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

Have some extra cash and want to impress the ladies (or fellows) with a bit of off-kilter wine knowledge? Grab yourself a bottle of ice wine and head for home!
Ice wine (originally Eiswein in Germany) is a more expensive wine than you usually see in stores. It is usually made from Riesling grapes that tend [...]

wine | No Comments

Wine Pairs (White Edition)

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

Part deux… the whitening. White wines can be very nice as a non-dinner wine, but can be paired effectively to work with your nightly meal quite well. Plus, they are nice for a summer drink because of their usual chilled serving temperature.
Simple Whites (Light)
These tend to be simple (thus the grouping) wines that are not [...]

eats, wine | No Comments

Wine Pairs (Red Edition)

Monday, October 17th, 2005

What wine goes with spaghetti? Or pork chops? What should you pair with your tailgating rib selection? Answers to all your questions today!
Light Reds (Fruity)
These tend to be wines that may be red but are semi-sweet with a light red color and fruity parts to them. These are generally Pinot Noir, Gamay, or Roses. If [...]

eats, wine | No Comments

You are currently browsing the archives for the drinky category.

My Weather

My Games

Recently on Flickr

    Matt's EyePart of the drive to workSlugSlugSlugKeysStepper & ControlSpider with Red Legs

Meta