Recently I saw the Avengers Infinity War movie. It was so much fun, mostly because rather than focus on any character too much it balanced a great ensemble cast. And there was a great balance between so many emotions, with humor, rage, and sadness all mingling together. So I decided to ask the age-old question,
Taste-Off: Old vs. New World Pinot Grigio
It’s time for another face-off, this time Nicolas Cage vs. John Travolta style! You don’t know who is who! That’s right, my wife and I did a semi-blind tasting to compare two similarly priced Pinot Grigios. The Travolta of this match-up is the Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Pinot Gris (2014), a California wine made in the
Eberle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
So occasionally, nerds go out in the world and get some sunlight. I did this with my wife in 2014 for our honeymoon to Paso Robles. It was an awesome trip, they make some really great wines there. One of the places we visited was Eberle, which has a really cool tasting room and vineyard
Taste-off: Old vs. New World Chardonnay
Last night, my wife and I wanted to set up an epic battle of good vs evil. Doctor vs Dalek!! Superman vs Bizarro!!!!! French White Burgundy vs. California Chardonnay!!!!!!!! Drama in its purest form. We chose two similarly priced Chardonnays: Ty Caton California Chardonnay (2013) and Maison Roche de Bellene Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes 2014
The Crusher Petite Sirah 2014
There is a ridiculous episode of Star Trek TNG where Data tries to learn comedy. He starts out by imitating a really dumb slapstick routine. Think old-timey pie in the face comedy, terrible puns and all. Just over the top. I’m pairing that episode with The Crusher Petite Sirah 2014 from The Central Valley of