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In these strange times…
Life has come between me and In My Cups for these past half-dozen years. I’ve often thought about sharing my thoughts on a special bottle I’m drinking, but writing a blog during my off-hours doesn’t always hold appeal thanks to … Continue reading
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Turkey Talk Part III: Giving the Whites their Due
My last couple of posts focused on turkey-friendly reds. But now’s the time to give some gobble-icious whites their due. I’m starting with a white I don’t often drink (perhaps wrongly): a Gewürztraminer. Since I’m a relative novice regarding this … Continue reading
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Time to Talk Turkey: Selecting My Thanksgiving Wines
Despite the fact November rolled into Boston today teasing us with 70 degree temperatures, there’s no denying we’re on the slippery slope to full-on cold weather and the holidays. Never mind that I saw my first Christmas tree, like, several … Continue reading
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Korbel: The Champagne of Choice for Locker Room Soakings
In case you were wondering, the Red Sox celebrated with copious amounts of Korbel last night. Next stop: ALCS. Wonder if they get bumped up to Domaine Chandon if they win best of five. Go Sox! #weowntheeast
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Do You “Live for Merlot”?
I can’t help myself. Whenever the topic of Merlot comes up, I have a flashback to the Seinfeld episode where Kramer and Mickey were on a double date. You probably remember this exchange: Mickey: I like Merlot. Karen: I love … Continue reading
Moscato d’Asti wine pops – summer’s not over yet, people!
Courtesy of today’s Boston Globe. Too delicious-sounding not to share: 1½ cups moscato d’Asti 8 ounces strawberries, halved (about 1½ cups) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Pinch of salt 1. In a food processor, combine the wine, berries, basil, and salt. … Continue reading
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My Big Fat Riesling Education
When a salesperson recently suggested I try a bottle of Riesling, my response was, “Hmmm, I don’t usually drink Rieslings.” “Neither do I,” she commented. So it got me thinking: why *do* I and many of my friends shy away … Continue reading
Buvez du Bon Vin ce Week-end ! (Or, Drink the Good Wine this Weekend!)
Despite plodding through more than my fair share of French classes through grade school and college, I still break into a cold sweat whenever I turn down the “French Wines” aisle at the liquor store. France is pretty much the … Continue reading
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Here’s to the Reds, Whites and Bleus!
If you’re stocking up for your Fourth of July BBQ, be sure to pick up a few reds and whites (rounded out with some nice bleu cheese – get it??). This Saturday’s (6/29) free tasting at Mystic Wine Shoppe in … Continue reading
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Lazy Saturday afternoon with rose – InterContinental Hotel Boston
Picture this: it’s a lazy Saturday afternoon. Errands have been run, the sun is out and temperatures are mild. You’re sitting with friends on a waterfront patio, armed with a glorious glass of rose and enjoying some delicious cheese. If … Continue reading
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