2024-04-25 19:00
One of the best parts of French Laundry is that you are not rushed.
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2024-04-22 01:04
The post 2015 Paradise Springs Meritage. Virginia! I had forgotten that I even had this, and while rambling around in my old cooler, I found it. Waiting nine years to open it was the smart t… Read More
2024-04-21 16:00
Back when I was at legal-ish drinking age, a couple of girlfriends and I would meet in one of our basements and bring our bottles of Manischewitz to drink.
The post A (Very) Short Treatise o… Read More
2024-04-19 22:45
The post Taken last Sunday, and I forgot to post. I'm doing this not only because I think that the GH photo is beautiful, but also because it was delicious! And the Etude! @aromilv. appeared… Read More
2024-04-15 22:00
I do not know which I have enjoyed more, the wines or the people I shared them with. They will forever be intertwined.
The post What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 7) appeared first on Vegaswineau… Read More
2024-04-11 22:30
With any of the primary wine award organizations, one of the major requirements is knowing how to blind taste.
The post Group Tasting Without a Group appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-04-08 23:00
I have had hundreds, perhaps, thousands of wines in my life. How do I narrow it down to just 99?
The post What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 6) Sparkling! appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-04-04 22:00
Before I tell you about the wine, let me share a little history, sprinkled generously with my unasked-for opinions.
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2024-03-31 00:46
The post Andras continues the next chapter in his 99 wines journey!https://www.vegaswineaux.com/what-are-your-99-wines-part-5/ appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-03-30 22:00
My mom is one of the most remarkable women I have ever known. In truth, she is my former mother-in-law, but she will always be my mom.
The post What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 5) appeared firs… Read More
2024-03-28 18:55
I threw my bids in because there were a couple of items I really wanted. Included was a hockey stick signed by all of the Vegas Golden Knights. I didn't win. Dammit!
The post Educational Tas… Read More
2024-03-24 19:00
"Hot sake is the leftover dregs used for the Western palate. Americans will drink anything if they are convinced it is exotic."
The post What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 4) appeared first on Ve… Read More
2024-03-23 23:54
The post At the Westgate, Table 14. Setting up for Educational Taste of Excellence! Come by to visit me if you are enjoying the event! appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-03-17 22:00
There is probably a special circle of Hell reserved for vegetarians and vegans, and it is in Argentina.
The post What Are Your 99 Wines? (Part 3) appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-03-16 20:00
The post Deb and I went to Basilico's 1st Anniversary celebration last night. Everything from the Duck Cigars to the Carpaccio to the Beef and Scallops plate and the Flowers Pinot were fabul… Read More
2024-03-16 01:00
The addition of a year in oak gives the same grape more of a Malbec-esque or Syrah-like character (yeah, I know they're different, but work with me here).
The post Armenia at Ada’s! ap… Read More
2024-03-09 02:00
“I drink Champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it i… Read More
2024-03-04 00:00
For most of us who were raised in traditional black neighborhoods, wine was not a part of the culture. At least, not wine made with grapes.
The post 2024 Black History Month Wine – Spe… Read More
2024-03-02 02:00
A friend of mine shared some wine with me one day. I do not recall what it was, only that it was a white wine, and it was, as my brother would say, “not nasty.”
The post What Are… Read More
2024-02-26 23:31
Go ahead and get the large beer and popcorn. Maybe an extra snack or two. A bottle of water? You’ll need it. This movie is long! And it’s worth it, especially for Dunies (Dunites… Read More
2024-02-20 18:15
We don’t have to worry about putting on flak jackets just in case we get shot at because we’re buying grapes. GRAPES!
The post SOMM 4: Cup of Salvation – My Observations ap… Read More
2024-02-13 17:00
Anyway, the first two days after the last of the presidential primary saw me catching up on much-needed sleep. I tried to have a glass of Syrah on the first evening but ended up wearing it w… Read More
2024-02-11 02:26
The post I'm having a Monday Saturday. ???? #coffee #rolleyes #sarcasm #winetonight appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-02-07 18:51
The post Pretty much. #coffee appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-02-02 02:00
I glared at the bottle because all I wanted was a freaking glass of wine before bed.
The post Does Mollydookering Work on a Rosé? appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-02-01 02:00
I'm not a fan of rap music, largely because I like the sound of musical instruments, melody, talented voices, lyrics, harmony, and minimal profanity.
The post …That Lovin’ Feeli… Read More
2024-01-24 16:00
Anyone who visits loves the down-home feeling of Blues, Jazz, and old-time Rock found a home at The Sand Dollar. Metal, Hard Rock, and Rappers need not apply.
The post A Vegas Icon – T… Read More
2024-01-21 02:30
I'm less patient with people, and I figure that dumping a decanter of an awesome wine onto an unruly "Karen" type customer would mean an immediate end to my wine service career.
The post CWA… Read More
2024-01-19 08:14
The post It's nighttime and I'm done! #port #croft #tawnyport #relax #yummy #vegas #porto appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-01-14 01:59
The post Sabra chocolate orange liqueur from #israel #yummy #liqueur appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-01-12 15:46
The post Yup! This is #Vegas! #coldaf #freezing appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2024-01-11 17:11
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2024-01-09 04:04
The post 2022 Anne Pichon Orange Wine Roussanne/SB blend. Along with Olive cheese from @wholefoods. While taking a @nataliemacleanwine class. Gotta go! appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2023-12-26 22:52
The post Unfortunately, Rod, Bunny, and his kids & grands came down with the "beer" virus and are currently feeling like crap. So instead of having a posse I'm here by myself. I am explo… Read More
2023-12-26 18:33
He illustrated how, given enough time, water and snow - which is glam water in my opinion - can cause even the most solid of homes to collapse. Scary thought. But I live in Vegas. What could… Read More
2023-08-28 15:00
You know how you see or meet someone (or several someones) and you just “click” right away? Well, that’s how it was for me and my wine group one Saturday at Marché B… Read More
2023-04-30 17:00
The first time I received a glass of wine from them, I kind of stared at it because I'd ordered PINOT. What?!? PINOT in a tumbler? It's like crying in baseball! You don't DO that!
The post I… Read More
2023-04-26 04:45
Because contemporary box wines no longer come in humongous boxes filled with dreck. (Actually, "plonk" in winespeak).
The post Box Wine Snob? appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2023-01-02 16:00
Each wine was somehow imbued with Jay’s character. He truly loves what he does, and it shows.
The post One Night, Seven Wines, and the Voice of an Angel appeared first on Vegaswineaux Read More
2022-12-29 20:31
One of my fondest childhood memories is waking up on an early weekend morning to the aroma of frying bacon, the sound of the toaster popping up crunchy slices, and the intoxicating scent of… Read More
2022-12-25 23:24
The Bellagio is one of the primary landmarks on The Strip. The “landmark” hotel/casinos have changed over the decades, and The Bellagio represents the newer (but not new) generat… Read More
2022-04-18 19:00
It was overcast and beautiful, and I'm sure that if I walked like that every day, I'd rediscover and reclaim my waistline.
The post Paso Robles Trip – Beach Day! appeared first on Vega… Read More
2022-04-16 19:00
One of my pet peeves as a wine person who writes is seeing statements about wine that are so wrong they make my eyes sweat.
The post Just a Quick Note! appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-09 02:14
People live better in big houses and in big clothes. I try to contrast; life today is full of contrast. We have to change! I am not interested in the past, except as the road to the future… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2022-04-06 23:13
Elegance isn’t solely defined by what you wear. It’s how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read. We have got to change our ethics and our personal financial system and… Read More
2021-10-26 20:00
Before I even begin, I have to say that Timothée Chalamet is the closest to my mind’s version of Paul Atreides.
The post Let’s Talk Dune 2021 appeared first on Read More
2021-10-15 20:36
I’m sorry to have to interrupt the Paso Robles series, but we’ve had a death in the family. My uncle (last remaining) passed away last week, and we’ve been prepping a long… Read More
2021-10-08 13:00
And we finished up in Pismo Beach (PISMO BEACH!!!!) at the Cracked Crab.
The post Central Coast 2021 – Let’s Get Random! appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
2021-09-14 22:00
What part of 2020 saw “the best of times… the age of wisdom,” or “a spring of hope?”
The post Wine in the Time of Quarantine[1] appeared first on Vegas W… Read More
2021-09-09 14:00
I decided to write my first book about stuff I know, which, along with Vegas and California being my base locations, included wine and food. Because SB and loin chops ain't a thing.
The post… Read More
2021-09-06 20:17
I remember one day tasting about 65 wines. Yes. Tasting. Not drinking. And my budget died. What can I say? The wines were spectacular, and I simply had to have them!
The post Central Coast… Read More
2021-08-11 13:30
And now, I fully understand the importance of preserving culture and honoring the connection between an artifact and a people’s heritage.
The post Life Lessons from the Snake Rock appe… Read More
2021-08-05 13:55
Ah. 2020. Can I use the word “shitshow” on my own site? Well, I am. In March, I had packed up all of my (paid for) vacation stuff, reserved a wonderful house in Paso Robles for t… Read More
2021-08-03 13:55
Yes, I’ve been away for a while. That said, I published a couple of posts in 2020 and I don’t know what happened to them. The most important one is the news that I lost my mother… Read More
2020-07-26 19:36
If you've ever lost a parent, then you know how hard it can hit you, even if not totally unexpected.
The post Has It Been Five Months?!? appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
2020-02-21 14:00
Pinot Noir is, and will always be, a grape driven by a prima donna attitude and a delicate nature. Pinot is the beautiful rich girl who everyone wants, but who doesn't always give up the goo… Read More
2020-02-15 02:00
If you've used actual condoms (and if not, why not?!?) then you already know to use them.
The post Coravin and Condoms – Study Aids appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
2020-01-30 20:00
When I first moved to Vegas, there was no “Arts District.” There was only downtown Las Vegas, which had small, tired casinos, lots of street people, homeless beggars, and Saturda… Read More
2020-01-25 00:00
WARNING: Lots of made-made up words and phrases ahead. Take THAT, Grammarly! Yeah Yeah. Again Real Life™ has been kicking my butt. That, and an incredibly stubborn and apparently incur… Read More
2019-11-12 14:00
Now that I've sipped a glass or two of this lovely Pinot, excuse me while I get a towel and a cigarette. Yeah. It's that good.
The post 2016 Hug Cellars Pinot Noir – The Best This Year… Read More
2019-11-01 16:00
So what's going on now in my life? In a word, reboot. Reset. You know it feels when you've had a great nap and wake up refreshed? Yeah. That.
The post So. Where Ya Been? appeared first on Ve… Read More
2019-08-21 19:00
Who knew that you'd have to have an appointment to interview some wineries on BLOCK PARTY WEEKEND?! Sheesh!
The post Tin City Block Party, Part One – Before the Party appeared first on… Read More
2019-08-17 19:00
As I have discussed on several occasions with friends, guys naturally learn icky stuff. Who can hock a loogie the furthest? Who can most legibly write one's name in the snow? Who can flameth… Read More
2019-08-14 20:10
Several years ago I wrote an article about the "largest winery" in Paso Robles. That "winery" is Albertsons, located at 3rd and Niblick, near the 101. That was Part One. We're baaaack!
The p… Read More
2019-08-09 17:00
For those of us who can't (or won't) drink an entire bottle of wine in one sitting, "Leftover Wine" is a way of life.
The post Leftover Wine and Screwcap Coravin. Wait. What? appeared first… Read More
2019-07-31 03:45
Michael invited me to join them at the winery for their 2016 vintage release party.
The post A Weekend in Napa – A Phoenix Rises! appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
2019-07-14 16:30
Las Vegas can easily be considered a city just like any other city. We even have a Main Street. How much Americana can you get?
The post Living in Las Vegas – The Real is Surreal. Real… Read More
2019-07-05 09:02
Apparently, there aren’t a lot of people who actually iron their clothing nowadays. I actually do. However, I can’t *just iron* because ironing is, I admit, boring. Although the… Read More
2019-07-03 16:00
On more than one occasion, my nose has been known to tip upward a degree or two.
The post “Can” You Drink Wine? Yummy or No? appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
2019-06-30 13:15
Unfortunately, many of their alcohol laws give the impression that they left Prohibition behind reluctantly and are making up for its absence with rather odious laws.
The post Road Trip! Sou… Read More
2019-06-25 22:30
I haven’t burned anything in it which considering that I’m using my (fabulous, amazing, glorious) BlueStar range.
The post Enameled Cast Iron Cookware – Landhaus, etc., Rev… Read More
2019-06-21 16:00
I can finally focus on my one true love - Wine and Stuff (okay. more than one true love. whatever).
The post Updates – Finally. Going Forward! appeared first on Vegas Wineaux Read More
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