Meet NJ Native David Rossi (He started making wine…in his basement.)

Meet New Jersey Native David Rossi And Sample Four Of His Outstanding Sonoma Wines David Rossi started making small lots of wine in his basement in New Jersey. More than being just a simple home winemaker, he soon began flying in Riesling and Gewurztraminer grapes from Washington, Malbec from Argentina, and Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot […]

Vampire’s Kiss

Food and Wine Magazine published this great feature (October 2012) on a Halloween party thrown by actor Neil Patrick Harris. If you can find the black lava salt it completes this ghoulish cocktail.

Baroness

Not just for the ladies my friends. The raspberries are what make this cocktail pretty, but the gin is what delivers it’s potency. Think pink!

200 Unlimited Craft Beers on the Wall…

  Come on down to the Big Brew Beer Festival and sample over 200 Craft Beers from more than 70 brewers from across the country. They will converge on Morristown Armory for a single-day celebration of all things craft brewing. Souvenir tasting glass in hand, visitors can sample more than 200 unique craft beers that span […]

Ghostly Grub & Goodies

Halloween is quickly approaching so that gives you an excuse to get creative with your cuisine. We have many ideas for you right here at Tips and links to great sites with deliciously frightening foods.     The list is endless to find...

5 Under $25: Earth-friendly Wines From South Africa

South Africa is home to the Cape Floral Kingdom, a unique biodiversity hotspot with more than 10,000 different species of plants, 70% of which do not grow anywhere else on Earth. To preserve this rare ecological treasure the South African Department of Agriculture certifies all qualifying wines produced with an earth-friendly, sustainable approach. Joe Wendler […]

Albariño: When you just can’t let go of summer.

Say it ain’t so! We’re surrounded by “Back to School” messages and Labor Day commercials bombard the airwaves – but I’m not giving in – summer isn’t over yet! I’m going to put on my white bucks and seersucker party pants, pick up some delightfully light and refreshing Albariño then relax on the deck or […]

End of the Day Summer Wines

The dog has tired of chasing sticks, the kids are playing ball in the yard, and the shade has finally covered the patio. It’s your time now. Call the neighbors, warm up the grill and open a bottle of wine. What better wine to open on a summer day than a chilly, dry rosé from […]