Archive for the ‘Word on Wine’ Category
12-30-13 Word On Wine Review 2 From Maryland!
This week Mary and I tasted two wines as part of the Winter Wine at Evergreen event sponsored by the Maryland Wineries Association. Kevin Atticks of the MWA was kind enough to let Mary and me sample a few wines and we are posting a quick review. Hope to see you at the event…see below […]
12-26-13 Word On Wine New Year’s Resolutions for 2014!
This week Mary and I discuss our New Year’s resolutions…I actually took care of my last year’s resolution and finally had a wine rack installed in my Superstorm Sandy rebuilt basement! Nice to have those bottles off the floor. Click below to see what Mary and I are thinking about for this year. If you […]
12-21-13 FTM Listings!
This week we all didn’t care for the Martinu…The panel thought the Messiah was odd…though I liked it and am playing most of it on Past Masters later tonight! So There! We liked the Mendelssohn and loved the Schumann! Here are the listings….Enjoy PLAY DATE: Sat, 12/21/2013 5:00 PM 10135 Bohuslav Martinu Piano Trio (1930) […]
12-19-13 Word On Wine Amazing Holiday Cocktail!
This week Mary and I revel in the discovery of Perucchi Vermouth! First off, this vermouth is from Spain rather than Italy. Second it is more of an aperitif than a blender for martinis. Third it’s only $20 a bottle. Fourth it’s only 15% alcohol. Fifth it’s unbelievably refreshing with some soda or just about […]
Jonathan Palevsky in Johns Hopkins Magazine
Alumni College teaches confidence in the kitchen Lisa Belman / December 11, 2013 “You don’t have to be a professional chef or a wine expert to prepare a succulent meal from scratch and select a nice bottle of vino to complement it. However, it doesn’t hurt to get some tips from the pros now and then—especially when […]
12-14-13 Word on Wine Review Two Nice Whites for the Holidays!
This week’s Word on Wine Review features two white wines! This show is a repeat so get more current vintages of the wines! 1)2011 ‘Young’ from Austria the producer was Steininger. The name of the wine actually is Young! 2)2010 Pinot Blanc Domaine Les Boesch. The wine was called La Cabine. WBJC Word […]
12-09-13 Word On Wine Review Montefalco Sagrantino!
This week Mary and I are still in virtual Umbria as we review two wines using the indigenous grape Sagrantino. As Mary points out in the show Sagrantino was used for sacred and sweet wines and for a while disappeared from vineyards in favor of other grapes. Thankfully since the 90’s it has made a […]
12-7-13 Word On Wine Gifts to Give!
Well it’s that time of year again! Are you looking for things to give the people you care about! Mary and I offer a couple of humble suggestions! Check out the show and enjoy!
12-2-13 Word On Wine Review 20 Rows Priorat!
This week we have two very interesting reds…Mary and I have both tasted these together and separately. 1)2011 20 Rows Cabernet. This is a good standard reasonably priced Napa Cab. The grapes come from Howell Mountain, St. Helena and Yountville. All in all for between $15 and $20 nicely done. Here’s their web site if […]
11-28-13 Word On Wine Post Thanksgiving!
OK Wine fans…It’s all over…You’ve eaten what you’re gonna eat and drunk what you’re gonna drink! But is there some nice way of finishing off the Thanksgiving feast and enjoying the Ravens this evening? Mary and I have a few ideas!
