On the Bottle: When and Why to Age a Wine
Posted by MSLO BloggerQ: How do you know which wines will taste even better if you keep them a few years? My husband thinks we should keep red wines on the …
Entries from the ‘Wines’ Category
On the Bottle: A Review of Costco's Kirkland Brand Wines
Posted by MSLO BloggerCostco is not only the number one retailer of wines in the United States, they’ve got their own collection of wines on the shelf, a changing assortment made …
On the Bottle: Five Ways to Get Romantic with Your Valentine's Wine
Posted by MSLO BloggerAccording to Elizabethan playwright (and noted tippler) Ben Jonson, “Wine is the milk of Venus.” Whether your goal is to loosen up a shy date or impress your …
On the Bottle: Super Bowl Wine Pairings for Under $10 a Pop
Posted by MSLO BloggerI like drinking beer and watching football, but some of the friends I invite to my Super Bowl parties prefer sipping wine and commenting on the commercials. We …
Portugese Wines for Winesday
Posted by Mario BosquezWe took a wonderful trip to Portugal (by way of their fantastic wines) with a recent Winesday lesson on “Living Today.” Heather Laiskonis, general manager of Aldea Restaurant in …
Winesday Tips from the Traveling Sommelier
Posted by Mario BosquezOur latest Winesday lesson on “Living Today” was a wonderful refresher course in purchasing, storing, and decanting wine. Carol Berman, the “Traveling Sommelier,” offered up these helpful tips.
Storing wine: …
Winesday with Ellisa Cooper
Posted by Mario BosquezDuring a recent Winesday lesson, we talked with Ellisa Cooper, director of education for The Barterhouse, and learned about some special selections (even a bubbly) that are perfect to …
Buying bubbly?
Posted by Katie MacphersonBuying bubbly to ring in the new year? There’s a wide world of sparkling wines out there to choose from (thank goodness, because the real deal champagne will …
