Well, I’m not actually an Alsatian. And I’m not (to the best of my knowledge) related to any Alsatians. That naturally didn’t stop me whatsoever from sampling the wine in Alsace last week while I was in nearby Strasbourg. In fact, in a very un-Alsatian manner I joined a native Strasbourgian (Stras-borg?), a Spaniard, and…
Pennsylvania Repeals Prohibition!
Associated Grape Press (ha-ha… get it?) In a stunning and bizarre turn of events today, Pennsylvania has repealed Prohibition, thus ending years of tyrannical and strict governance over the sale and distribution of alcohol within the Commonwealth. Upon reports of the repeal, elated Pennsylvanians stormed the Harrisburg, PA offices of the state-run monopoly Pennsylvania Liquor…
Biggest On-Line Wine Event Ever (Update)
Here’s an update on the BIGGEST On-Line Wine Event EVER coming on April 17th… Just to recap where we are currently for those viewers who are just tuning in to the happenings: Hospice du Rhone, the biggest non-profit business league promoting Rhone wine varieties (and host of one of the biggest yearly wine shin-digs) are…
Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2009-03-28
07 Sebeka Shiraz Pinotage “Cape Blend” (Western Cape, SA): Jammy red fruit w/ just enough game-meat funk to keep things from getting boring. # 07 Sebeka Chardonnay (Western Cape, SA): Uncomplicated mix of melons & pear. A great option for mid-day party fare for the price point. # 05 Recanati Reserve Petite Sirah / Zinfandel…