Thanks for the feedback on the Thanksgiving video. I’ll keep my day job for now. This is a follow-up article to focus on the wines I’ve mentioned in the video. Some are very reasonable and easy to find like the Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay ($21 @ Costco!) or Le Cigar Volant. Others, like the DuMOL …
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Thanksgiving 2008
It has been a difficult year…for almost everyone, but there is a lot to be thankful for, especially with the results of the last election. I never believed there would be an African-American, or person of color, in the White House. I wonder, what kind of wine President-elect Obama would enjoy? I’m ready for Thanksgiving; …
The “ROACH CURVE”, another “Roach Clip” BLOG
How much should you pay for a good bottle of Cabernet? Simple answer: “no more than you can afford”. So if your budget for Cabernet is $9.99, look real hard and you can probably find a descent one. Hopefully this not “where you are at”! More complicated answer: You can afford to pay more but …
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Roach Clip – 10 Rules for Buying Good Wine for the Beginner
#1. Wine rules are made to be broken. For example, it’s commonly believed that white wine goes with fish, or white sauces and red wine goes with meat. There are times when the opposite may be optimal. #2. Always taste wine before buying – unless you are: (a) familiar with the wine critic who rated …
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Thanksgiving (“you won’t want pumpkin again”)
Thanksgiving is my favorite Holiday. It’s all about fellowship, food, family and friends. It has nothing to do with religion or gifts. I like the idea that all across America, people are sitting down and pretty much having the same thing for dinner. Even those less fortunate are often able to have turkey for dinner. …
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Don’t Believe the Hype…1997 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I have been very diasppointed with the 1997 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon’s (CS). I invested a lot of time, money, and space (in my cellar) for the ’97 Napa Cabs. I started opening these wines last year and the hits have been few, and far between. My disappointment is amplified by the fact that the …
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Wine 101
Wine 101 is an occasional series of blog posts that will introduce novice wine drinkers to the wine culture. One of the goals of this website is to introduce more people to wine. In particular, I want to introduce more people-of-color to to the wine world. Wine 101 will discuss topics from how to open a …