Easter is around the corner and you might be asking yourself what wines to serve to accompany Easter dinner. We know that a number of you maybe serving ham and chicken. There is no better combination than pork with Pinot, and it goes pretty well with chicken as well. We say Pinot, we are talking about the major players in the Pinot family, which includes the famed Pinot Noir, the sublime Pinot Grigio, also known … Read more
This week’s pick is from Sicily, the island off the southern coast of Italy. We picked up this little gem from Trader Joe’s. In fact, we have been buying it for the last five years or so. We just keep coming back. I tried as hard as I could to find out about the winery and found nothing. The only think that I found was that it was imported by D’Aquino. But, when I went … Read more
Passover is almost upon us and unbeknownst to most, it’s a holiday where a significant amount of wine is supposed to be consumed. Passover is a holiday celebrating the Jews exodus out of slavery in Egypt. As part of the seder, four glasses of wine are consumed, and I would imagine that in some families, it’s much more. The four glasses of wine symbolize a part of the ceremony: the Kiddush (sanctification of Passover), the … Read more
In honor of Easter, we are reviewing the Hiram Walker Watermelon Schnapps this week. You might ask yourself, what does Watermelon Schnapps have to do with Easter? Nothing per se. But, its bright color reminds me of Easter eggs. And, I couldn’t wait to dye Easter eggs as a kid.
When the flavored Martini craze hit in the late 1990’s, early 2000s, I was pretty excited. I really love Jolly Ranchers and the flavored schnapps … Read more
A few months back, DOTW was lucky enough to sit down with Jacques Bezuidenhout, the brand ambassador for Partida Tequila. Jacques is an interesting fellow who is a master mixologist and tequila junkie. Not something that I would expect from a guy hailing from South Africa. Also, Jacques won the 2011 Brand Ambassador of the Year Award at Tales of the Cocktail. I imagine it being a little like being the Miss America of the … Read more
We recently received a copy of Sweet Cream and Sugar Cones by the folks behind Bi-Rite Creamy. OMG, I could barely contain my glee. Bi-Rite Creamery has the closest to perfect ice cream that I have ever tasted. And, take it from me, I am quite the connoisseur. I can’t even think of one place that I have visited where I didn’t sample the local wares. Seriously, if you get to San Francisco, make sure … Read more
The incredible television show, a Game of Thrones, returns. There are burning questions to be answered. Who will control the Seven Kingdoms? Will Daenerys and her dragons cross the sea and return to the Seven Kingdoms? Can anything top the Crown of Gold? Can the imp control Joffrey?
If ever there were a show where the populace looked like it needed a stiff drink, then this is the one. Life in medieval times was harsh. … Read more
On the weekends, I often leave the hustle and bustle of San Francisco and head for home in the beautiful Sonoma County.
While so many think of wine when they head to this vineyard-clad area, I have come to think beer. Sonoma County has stellar breweries that offer complex versions of the beer varietals we have all come to know and love. That being said, I had the pick of the litter in terms of … Read more
Welcome to the Gin Sectional of our March Mix Madness. Once again, I will present to you four of the most delicious D.I.Y. creations and instead of us declaring the winner; you break the shaker out yourself and let us know who reigns supreme!
1] Sugar & Spice Martini
When you think gin, you think Martini, so what better way to top off this bracket than the Sugar and Spice Martini. Get the warm, fall … Read more
Ketel One has a long and proud heritage. It was started in 1691 in Schiedam, Hollland by Joannes Nolet and has been passed from father to son for over three hundred years. We are looking forward to the day that it passes to a daughter as well given the increasing role of women in distilling and the industry. Ketel One historically produced a dutch spirit genever, which reminds me of a cross between vodka and … Read more