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Getting Ready for St. Patricks Day.
I spent a little time downtown this weekend taking in local theater and getting a jump on the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. One of our regular stops downtown is the Mud Lounge, where adults can go for a quiet drink and not be bombarded by heavy metal music and screaming adult-wanna-bes. The wine list there is limited [...]
Continue reading...Wines to Picnic With
11. March 2009
Warmer days are ahead which makes one think about picnics in the park and grilling on the deck. Here are some wines that will suit almost any occasion and make them a unique wine experience. 2005 Earthquake Syrah This 15.5 percent alcohol wine is a monster! A blend of three Phillips family vineyards, the Earthquake Syrah is [...]
Continue reading...Double Chocolate Brownie
9. March 2009
During our trip to Hermann, I picked up this recipe for Double Chocolate Brownie, which was served with a sweet red wine but I am a big believer that ports or big reds work better with chocolate. 1 ¼ cups flour ¼ cup sugar ½ cup cold margarine or butter 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed [...]
Continue reading...Basic Wine and Food Pairing
9. March 2009
The two best tools you have to judge wine are your nose and your tongue and they are as unique as your fingerprints when it comes to what you like and don’t like. The Tongue. The sensation wine gives you – flavor and aroma – does not come chiefly from your tongue. Your tongue has “zones” [...]
Continue reading...2005 Boarding Pass Shiraz
9. March 2009
This wine is rated 92 points by Robert Parker. According to Wine.com, the wine was aged in French and American oak for 12 months. Purple-colored, it is very expressive, with a nose of smoke, spice box, blackberry, and blueberry jam. Layered, supple-textured, sweet, and full-bodied, this seamless, crowd-pleasing wine offers a remarkably long finish for its [...]
Continue reading...Selbach
24. February 2009
2007 Selbach Riesling This wine carries a clear, pale yellow color with a nose of apple, honey and a bit of wildflower. The dominant flavors are apple and honey. The wine is a straightforward, virtually dry version with bright and fresh fruit flavors reminiscent of apples and melons. Try it as an aperitif or with [...]
Continue reading...This Weeks Wine Picks!
24. February 2009
We will be trying a number of great white wines and several terrific reds. Here’s a look at some wine we will be tasting this week. 2007 La Vieille Ferme The vineyard lies to the east of the southern tip of the Côtes du Rhône appellation, near the town of Villes-sur-Auzon, at the foot of the Mont-Ventoux [...]
Continue reading...Wines of The Chocolate Trail
23. February 2009
We made the trip to Hermann Saturday for the annual Chocolate Trail that the wineries put on. Six wineries offered chocolate-based desserts and the appropriate wine pairing for visitors who paid $30 each for the festival. There some great desserts and even greater wines offered during the occasion, among them the port wines samples at Stonehill Winery [...]
Continue reading...Chocolate Crowns Recipe
23. February 2009
We had a lot of recipes to pick from this time around but here’s one for a chocolate cookie that we picked up at the Stonehill Winery during the recent Chocolate Trail in Hermann. Chocolate Crowns yields 7 dozen 1 1/4 cups butter 1 cup sugar 2/3 cups brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 2/3 cups cocoa 1/2 teaspoon [...]
Continue reading...Missouri Wines
23. February 2009
After drinking Missouri wines this past weekend, I thought you could use a little information about the state’s wines and their varietal equivalent of wines you might be more familiar with. Chambourcin Produces a medium-bodied red wine similar to a Pinot Noir, with a fruity aroma and cherry and earthy/spicy complexities. Serve with barbecue, pork, and pasta [...]
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16. March 2009
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