'Tis the season !! It's the season for family, for giving, and for holiday parties !! Whether your party is a casual neighborhood get together, a mingling of co-workers, or a family gathering, the perfect cocktail will guarantee the success of your party … [Read more...] about Tis the Season
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Rum Styles
Spirits fermented from the juice of sugarcane have been consumed throughout history and in all parts of the world. In present day, depending on where it is distilled, this spirit may be called rum, rhume (or rhum agricole), or ron. Another distinction … [Read more...] about Rum Styles
South of the Border
For this month's column, we are heading south of the border. At a trade show recently, I tried mezcal for the first time. WOW !! Amazing flavor profile !! I've always enjoyed tequila, either in a shot, or in a cocktail, but this was different- smoky, … [Read more...] about South of the Border
Bordeaux for Winter
Here we are in the midst of winter! For the next couple of months, the weather will be cold and the days short. This is the perfect time of year for big bold red wines to keep us warm! All of these wines pair beautifully with the foods of the season like … [Read more...] about Bordeaux for Winter
Deconstructing Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir wines are some of the most popular in the world. The name Pinot Noir comes from two French words for “pine” and “black.” The word pine refers to the tightly clustered, pine cone shaped bunches of fruit. This is one of the oldest known grape … [Read more...] about Deconstructing Pinot Noir
Great Wine Questions
Uptown Wine & Spirits opened December 5th, and has been my primary focus during the eighteen months we’ve spent renovating our beautiful, historic building. In addition to the fun of being part of the great vibe of this new, upbeat resurrected part of … [Read more...] about Great Wine Questions
