Stay Bold, Think Sharp, Feel the Edge
If you have ever spent a late night laughing at the antics of Brennan Huff and Dale Doback, then you already know about the most prestigious event in the Western Hemisphere. The Catalina Wine Mixer started as a hilarious climax to the 2008 comedy classic Step Brothers. It was supposed to be a fictional event […]
I remember my first glass of Moscato clearly. It was at a friend’s backyard barbecue years ago. I was new to wine, intimidated by dry, tannic reds and sharp whites. Someone handed me a glass of something chilled, faintly bubbly, and the color of summer straw. I took a sip. It wasn’t just wine; it […]
Have you ever picked up a bottle of red wine, seen the word “Syrah” on the label, and wondered what magic was inside? I remember my first bottle vividly. It was a chilly autumn evening, and a friend brought over a Syrah from Washington State. I was used to the boldness of Cabernet, but this […]
I remember exactly where I was when I first heard Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab.” Not just listened to it, but truly heard it. It was 2007, pouring from a tinny radio in a friend’s kitchen. We bobbed our heads to that irresistible shuffle beat, the horns, that voice—a timeless roar from a 23-year-old. We all sang along, belting […]
Have you ever been to a nice dinner, finished the main course, and watched as the conversation turned to the wine list for a “little something sweet” to end the night? Maybe you felt a twinge of curiosity mixed with hesitation. Dessert wine can seem like a mysterious, even intimidating, world reserved for experts in […]
