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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 →

We Americans tend to drink our whites too cold and our reds too warm.  So I was psyched to discover the “Corkcicle,” an ingenious new device for keeping wines chilled to their ideal temperatures without bulky tabletop ice buckets. The … Continue reading →

Gentle reader, I’m recovering from a serious attack of bloggis interruptus.  Life has gotten in the way of my posting these past few months.  But I’m back, baby, with a renewed commitment to spread the word of great wine finds and general musings … Continue reading →

Sometimes a beautiful label beckons to me when I’m browsing the aisles (this picture doesn’t do it justice).  More often than not, I’m disappointed once I pop the cork.  But this week’s Quaff of the Week not only had Sophia … Continue reading →

Happy 2012, everyone! Enjoyed some delicious Moet Imperial and Mumm Napa Valley to ring in the New Year last night.  But now I’m polishing off a gift from under the tree: a 2007 Elements by Artesa blend.  This is one … Continue reading →

I’m sure I’m a latecomer to the Pretty Things beer and ale party, but I’m totally onboard now.  I recently discovered this Someville, Ma. “gypsy brewery” that’s producing some pretty spectacular stuff.  I’ve found Pretty Things on the menus at … Continue reading →

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