Monthly Archives: May 2012

Here’s what sounds like a fun night out for those of us who love good food and good beer:  “9 at The Harpoon Brewery” event.   And to make it easier on peoples’ schedules, they’re hosting two evenings: Monday, June 11 and Monday, … Continue reading →

I was beyond excited to discover that my beloved Red Sox are now serving up Dark n Stormys for the masses in the stands.  For the uninitiated (including the beer vendor whom, when asked where I could purchase the drink, … Continue reading →

My friends at @Corkcicle reminded me that today is National Wine Day.  Not that we ever need an excuse to pop open a bottle on a Friday night.  But this gives us even more of a reason.  (I think I’m … Continue reading →

Chardonnista clued me in to Banshee Wines not long ago.  As Banshee says on its site, the winery “owns no vineyards of its own (yet!) but works in lock-step with high-end vineyard owners and wineries to produce wines of depth, purity and … Continue reading →

A few years back, I was introduced to the gem that is Gargiulo Vineyard’s Aprile “Super Oakville” blend.  A riff on a classic Super Tuscan, Aprile is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (4%)  and Sangiovese grapes (the other 96%).  The … Continue reading →