Checked out a new wine bar in Barrington Illinois, an affluent suburb 32 miles northwest of the Windy City that was really hurting for something to do at night. Park Avenue Wine Bar is an awesome … [Read more...]
2008 Marquis Philips Sarah’s Blend $13
March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This one is a little complicated, Marquis Philips was a collaboration between American Dan Philips and the Australian husband and wife winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis. Sarah and Sparky … [Read more...]
Quake’s CheapWineFinder’s Wine Pairing Guide or What Wine Goes With Cheetos
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cheap Wine Pairing Guide Salty (pretzels, potato chips, olives, almonds) – dry sparkling. Even dry sparklers have a touch of sweetness, which is why they go great with salty foods. Fruity/Sweet … [Read more...]
2007 Dancing Bull Zinfandel
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A few years back, the Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel (the Rancho part is gone now) was a reliable cheap big, bold, gnarly Zin. A rough but somehow pleasing wine. The Rancho Zabaco name has been spun off to a … [Read more...]
2007 Chateau Armandiere Cahors Malbec
March 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
I’ve been reading that Argentinian Malbec’s are going to be all the rage this summer. All the big name wine companies have partnered with Argentinian Malbec Wineries to bring Malbec to the masses. … [Read more...]
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