Name: Brian Piersel
Date registered: July 21, 2011
May 04
I just changed to Disqus for comments on this blog. I’ve used the Disqus system on other blogs, and I think it works well. You can log in with credentials from common social media sites, and I’m hoping this cuts down on comment spam (which you don’t see, but I do) by requiring some level …
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Apr 28
This is an older review that I never published at the time. I don’t have a photo, but I think there’s still enough information to be useful. Maggie and I are currently enjoying a bottle of Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc. This is produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand., an area that is known …
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Apr 28
I can’t pass up trying a new bourbon, so I had to get this when I was at the Costco liquor store. In fact, this was one of the main reasons I went there. There’s a bit of heat from the alcohol (103 proof), but there’s also some good flavors of caramel, a hint of …
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Apr 28
A quick review here, as I almost ran out of wine before I got around to writing anything. This is really good. It’s a rich, fruity wine with some chocolate on the finish. Good tannins, but not overpowering. My wife, who typically prefers sweeter, fruity wines, loves this wine. This is a fairly dry wine, …
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Apr 28
I’ve heard about the good values at Costco, and I recently bought a Costco membership. I’ve been impressed so far with the Kirkland Signature products, and a friend of mine kept telling me about the good values at the Costco liquor stores here. (Here in Minnesota, Costco has to have a separate store for alcoholic …
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Aug 18
I saw this wine at a local wine store and had to try it. The name is funny, the picture (a donkey, aka ass, with a bandage) is cute, and the price ($4.99 in Minnesota) can’t be beat. I looked at the back of the bottle, too, to see what exactly I was buying. This …
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Jun 30
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
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
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
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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