Monthly Archive: June 2012

Jun 30

Bourbon

I really enjoy bourbon. For those who aren’t familiar with it, bourbon is an American whiskey that is made from at least 51% corn. Straight bourbon has been aged for at least two years in new oak barrels. A lot of bourbon comes from Kentucky, but it can be made anywhere in the US. Bourbon …

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Jun 30

BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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I bought this wine from WineShopper using some referral credits I’ve earned. This is the second time I’ve been able to order wine from there with referral credits, and I’ve been impressed with the company and the wines so far. (A special thanks to those who have clicked on the link from this blog and …

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Jun 24

Apothic Red 2010

I’m starting something new on this blog post. My wife, Maggie, will be adding her opinion on the wine. We have fairly similar tastes in wine, but we won’t always agree. I hope you find the two viewpoints helpful. Today’s wine is the Apothic Red 2010. This is a red blend from California. Brian: Very …

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Jun 23

Big House White 2011

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I’ve had the 2010 vintage of the Big House White, and I recently picked up the 2011. I’m wondering if this will be a similar blend. Just poured my first glass. It is definitely a different blend. It’s a bit drier without as much tropical fruit. (The 2010 was particularly strong in banana. My wife …

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Jun 21

The past, the present, the future

The Past As I look back, I realize that I was trying to be like other wine bloggers. I’d look at other blogs to see how they were writing articles, and I’d try to incorporate some ideas into my blog. I was trying to be like “them.” Eventually, it became more “work” than “fun,” and …

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