You never know who you’ll meet at the bar during happy hour. Embracing the unexpected usually leads to meeting interesting people and having a good time.
Author Archives: J Reilly
Happy Hour People
Our long walk in the fresh air and sunshine has primed us for happy hour.
Exploring Portuguese Wine
Cabriz red wine from Dão, Portugal, is a blend of 40% Alfrocheiro, 40% Tinta Roriz, and 20% Touriga Nacional.
Wet and Wild Salmon
Salmon has a well-deserved reputation as a highly health-supportive food.
America On Tap
Set up right in front of the Baseball Hall of Fame, the America on Tap tents stretch for several blocks on Main Street. Great beer with great friends.
Apothic Wines Newest: Inferno 2014
The information on the label tells us that Apothic Inferno is a limited, small batch release red blend made from California-sourced grapes and aged for 60 days in whiskey barrels.
Variations on a Theme
I wonder how far I could get with a versatile food like eggplant.
The Roving Palate
My roving palate was encouraged to seek out new adventures with whites and rosés.
Goslings Black Seal vs. Bacardi Black Rum
We just added Bacardi Black to our selection of rums so let’s give it a try.
2011 Chianti Riserva Rufina by Renzo Masi & Co.
Renzo Masi is a family run company that has been making wine for three generations. ‘Rufina’ refers to one of the eight defined sub-zones of the Chianti DOCG in the northeastern part of the zone.