Archive for November, 2010

George’s Rants & Raves: Gekkeikan Japanese Plum Wine

George’s Rants & Raves: Gekkeikan Japanese Plum Wine

  Love me or hate me but don’t just be ambivalent!! It is simple marketing 101 that passion, good or bad, will move product but a “who cares” attitude is...

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Bärenjäger Planked Salmon

Bärenjäger Planked Salmon

  1 (15 x 6 ½ x 3/8 –inch) Alder grilling plank soaked in water for 24 hours. ½ cup Bärenjäger Honey LIqueur ½ cup rice vinegar ½ cup low- sodium soy sauce ¼...

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Hunt Cellars 2005 Good Vibrations Cabernet Sauvignon Port

Hunt Cellars 2005 Good Vibrations Cabernet Sauvignon Port

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon (Port) Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2005 Special Designation: Good Vibrations Price: 45-50 Review Scores of chocolate...

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Just Chill: The Anti-Energy Drink?

Just Chill: The Anti-Energy Drink?

  I get a headache sometimes when I look at the ingredient list of specialty drinks. It doesn’t matter if they are for more energy, recovery, or more focus;...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2002 Bon Vivant Cabernet Sauvignon

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Bon Vivant Price: 40-45 Review On the nose, layers of blueberries,...

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Hunt Cellars 2001 Zinful Delight Port

Hunt Cellars 2001 Zinful Delight Port

  Grape(s): Zinfandel (Port) Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2001 Special Designation: Zinful Delight Price: 45-50 Review The nose offers an abundance...

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Hunt Cellars 2003 Duets

Hunt Cellars 2003 Duets

  Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2003 Special Designation: Duets Price: 45-50 Review On the nose, aromas...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Naked Passion Merlot Port

Hunt Cellars 2002 Naked Passion Merlot Port

  Grape(s): Merlot (port) Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Naked Passion Price: 45-50 Review Aromas of currants, cherries,...

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SKYY Citrus Winter Warmer

SKYY Citrus Winter Warmer

As the holidays approach, and the line-up of parties, gift swaps and family get-togethers begins, it may be just the right time to spice up traditional holiday fare...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Barenjager, The Honey Bear

George’s Rants & Raves: Barenjager, The Honey Bear

What idiot came up with the old proverb, “You catch more flies with honey than vinegar”? Wouldn’t you want to kill flies rather than catch them? Why would...

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