Weddings are an interesting social activity. Doesn’t matter your faith (or lack thereof) or particular preferences, normally they are a feel good event. Traditionally, there’s music, food and wine. In my family, those three are essential. I started talking about my baby brother’s wedding in another post, and now I’ll talk about the wedding party:…
Joseph Phelps Backus – Three Decades in Twelve Bottles (1981-2004)
I truly am one lucky son of a…wine connoisseur. Not only is it a great bonding experience with my old man and some of his friends, which some have become my friends, other acquaintances, but I get invited to try truly magnificent wines that are simply recherché. This was one such case. If there is…
Road To 500 Grapes: #2 Cabernet Sauvignon (Legends/Alternate RT500 Multiverse)
I remember being probably 6 months in after taking an introductory class into wine and feeling pretty cocky about my knowledge (writers pause for readers laughter). I was asked, what my favorite grape was and I went into this thought process about versatility of grape and palate persuasion (honestly it’s so fantastic that we don’t…
Winesthesia: J. Davies Cab – Faded Paper Figures
Winesthesia: The non official art of pairing a song or an album to a wine based on completely speculative and affinity driven decision-making process and a hint of musical background to associate musical tone with the drinking experience. I have such a vivid memory of this wine. First of all a clue about my color,…