Texas Whiskey: Nice and Neat

Texas Whiskey: Nice and Neat

It used to be that you could look at a steer and tell where it came from by one look at the brand on its hide. But as more and more cowboys started to raise stock, the brands became as convoluted as the stock themselves. At the end of the day, the only thing that...
Rosé: An elegant blush

Rosé: An elegant blush

Rosé has always had a bit of an image problem in the U.S. It’s pretty, light, generally inexpensive and guys would never drink it if there wasn’t a girl involved. But according to the CIVP / Province Wine Council, the last decade has seen a steady trend of double...
Haute Vintage

Haute Vintage

I recently had to buy a birthday gift for a rather beautiful lady friend. She is a successful business owner and has a great sense of style. Needless to say, selecting the right gift for her is challenging. I explained the situation to the wine specialist helping me...
Zinfandel.  Full throttle Fun.

Zinfandel. Full throttle Fun.

If there is any grape that we can claim as truly American, it is Zinfandel. This big, berry driven, spicy and heady wine captures the American spirit perhaps better than any other grape. Without question, the best Zinfandel in the world hails from our West Coast. ...