March 2010 Blog Posts (10)

Birthday Fun @ at Corcoran Vineyards

When our son requested a moon bounce for his birthday, we dreaded the idea of hosting it at a bounce facility at an industrial warehouse. Yea, there are benefits - come and go with no setup or cleanup - but we decided to stretch our imagination… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on March 29, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

When service is spelled stupid (trials & tribulations of restaurant wine professionals in other restaurants)

We knew things would get rough early in 2009 when we read about the poor slobs on Wall Street taking 50% cuts in their million dollar bonuses. Which meant the working stiffs on Main Street making $50 to $150 grand a year – no matter how you slice it, the real bread and butter of our industry – would be the ones to actually eat it.

We've been talking a lot, lately, about that quaint old… Continue

Added by Randy Caparoso on March 26, 2010 at 6:18pm — No Comments

The bag No man will moan about carrying!

Unveiling the BEER BAG ....

Innovative, stylish and perfect for keeping bottled drinks chilled and ready to enjoy, whatever the occasion or venue...

Sporting events
Family Celebrations
Prom Nights
BBQ's, Beach Parties
Corporate Events…

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Added by COOL CACHE on March 22, 2010 at 7:24am — No Comments

Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery - Leesburg, Virginia

This weekend we finally visited Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery, another infant winery located just outside Leesburg, Virginia. Actually, the winery is only a year old, but the Vanhuss family has been growing grapes in their Lovettsville… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on March 22, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Barrel Tasting in Sonoma

What better way for a wine enthusiast to spend a beautiful, spring weekend than to meander through Northern Sonoma and participate in the 32nd Annual Barrel Tasting event! From Friday to Sunday, March 12-14, winemakers give visitors a chance sample their wine…

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Added by Sarita Moreno on March 11, 2010 at 8:56am — No Comments

Spätburgunder sighting!

A couple of months ago I was intrigued after reading the New York Times article about Spätburgunder, Germany's Pinot Noir. I went on the hunt and called several wine merchants but sadly, none had any on hand. I heard about a small shop along San Francisco's Embarcadero and thought… Continue

Added by Sarita Moreno on March 9, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

South Beach Wine & Food Festival - Wine

Yes, we haven't focused much on the wine that was served at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival - mainly because there are so many other choices. But wine is an integral part of the event, starting with The Celebrate France! Pavilion held in the Village. Attendees didn't have to wait for the Grand Tasting tent to open in order to sample nice wines. Inside the tent were wines from obscure regions such as Languedoc, sparkling… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on March 5, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

South Beach Wine & Food Festival - The Spirits

Wine is not the only beverage served at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. In fact we spend more time tasting the many spirits that are displayed - either neat or within one of the many cocktails created just for the event.…

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Added by Todd Godbout on March 3, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

Wines of Spain Seminar - Doug Frost

I have been stalking Doug Frost for a number of years now for a number of different reasons. First, he is the most knowledgeable wine "geek" I know. "In 1991 he passed the rigorous Master Sommelier examination and two years later became America’s eighth Master of Wine. He was the second person in history to complete both exams and sixteen years later he is still one of only three people in the world to have achieved both these… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on March 2, 2010 at 4:00am — No Comments

South Beach Wine Food Festival: Ace of Cakes

While attending the SIBE Soundcheck, sponsored by our friends at Seven Daughters, we were able to spend time talking to Geoff Manthorn and Chef Duff of the Food Network's Ace of Cakes. Besides being… Continue

Added by Todd Godbout on March 1, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments