Category: Reviews
Have Notes, Will Travel
While there are plenty of journals for tasting notes, most of them are either big and cumbersome, or just too fancy to lug around. But we found a great little set of notebooks from the people at Scout Books!
Continue readingMadeleine’s Wine Bistro: The Classiest Place Around
A saucy redhead who knows what she likes, Madeleine Griffin manages the classy Kemah hot spot Madeleine’s Wine Bistro with her son Christopher Janousek. There is always something special on the wine list; whether your prefer boutique New World finds or Old World beauties.
Continue readingGreat Argentine Sparkler for Memorial Weekend BBQ
I was expecting sweet. But what we got was a crisp, drier wine with a refreshing finish, much closer to a true champagne. and a perfect pairing with summer barbecue!
Continue readingOur Big Fat Greek Draft Day
Greek wine tasting was a part of our NFL Draft. Joe was looking forward to the Detroit Lion’s overcoming the curse that was Matt Millen with the promised savior that is Ndamukong Suh.
Continue readingCelebrating Argentina’s Path to Independence
On the 25th of this month, Argentina will celebrate 200 years since the Revolution of May opened the way to her Independence. As part of the celebration, Central Market will host some of our favorite winemakers in Texas stores, May 12-25, 2010, for “Passport to Argentina” a festival celebrating culture, food and wine.
Continue readingMaryhill: Such a Thrill In Washington Whites
While not as racy as some of the tunes on the radio today, the song made it clear that Mary Hill did what she wanted without worrying about what other people thought. At that age I had more fun playing football outside with the boys rather than inside playing Barbies with the girls, so it’s little wonder that I identified with the lyrics.
Continue readingWashington State Wines: Tildio Winery
The first thing you’ll notice about a bottle of Tildio wine is the unique graphical logo – almost like a wood cut, of a bird within a bird. Katy and Milum Perry chose the Spanish name for the Kildeer bird that arrives early each Spring to breed in their vineyard.
Continue readingNew Sauvignon Blanc on the Block: Cornerstone Cellars
Last night we paired a sample of 2009 Cornerstone Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, with a spicy variation of Joe’s Seafood Medley Stew*. I like my food muy caliente! and this wine was perfect to take out a little of the heat from the serrano pepper. But to enjoy all the subtleties and nuances in this beautiful new Napa white, I was glad to have saved enough to have a glass or two on its own.
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