Autumn wine. With the fall season quickly approaching, it’s time to put away the Rosé and grab the reds and whites. Full-bodied whites and light-to-medium reds are the…
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Gourmet Crackers and Cheese
Posted on August 30, 2017
Gourmet crackers and cheese! When you’re short on time and want something crunchy, I like to make my gourmet crackers and cheese. The truest of comfort foods, crackers…
In Blog, Featured, Lifestyle, The BL Minute, Travel, Wine
Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards
Posted on July 31, 2017
What a view! Family owned since 2003, the Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards is the ultimate wine-lover’s paradise. Nestled atop one of Malibu’s most desired hilltops, the location…
In Beverage, Blog, Books, The BL Minute, Wine
Hugh Johnson on Wine: Book Review
Posted on July 14, 2017
A journey through the evolution of wine. Hugh Johnson, perhaps the world’s most influential wine journalist, returns with his latest masterpiece, Hugh Johnson on Wine: Good Bits from…
In Alcohol, Beverage, Blog, Featured, Holiday, The BL Minute, Travel, Wine
Vive Le France: French Wine
Posted on July 13, 2017
Tomorrow is Bastille Day. Vive Le France! The history of French wine is a fascinating journey through the land of some of the best wine anywhere in the…
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The Truth About Vermouth
Posted on July 5, 2017
Vermouth 101: Mix up your weekend drink routine with a glass of Vermouth! Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine, originally from Italy. While some die-hard drink fans…
In Alcohol, Blog, The BL Minute, Wine, Zinfandel
Wine Wednesdays: Win with Summertime Wine
Posted on June 21, 2017
Summertime Wine: Find the perfect selection for your fun this summer. Summertime means pool parties, barbecues, and crisp wines! When the weather heats up, it’s time to shed those…
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Wine Wednesdays – Champagne
Posted on June 7, 2017
Summer bubbly. Champagne is without a doubt the world’s most revered bubbly. It comes from the region of the same name in northeastern France and has inspired song,…
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