J Reilly

Vistamar Sepia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

The presence of bitter flavors in the Vistamar Cabernet Sauvignon are a quality that could make you love it or hate it.

Railing on Relish

I must have read the labels for a dozen different relishes in two different supermarkets and couldn’t find one that didn’t have high fructose corn syrup as the second or third ingredient.

Five Decades With Uncle Floyd

Uncle Floyd performs his song “Deep In The Heart of Jersey” on YouTube.

Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Villages 2009

Beaujolais is a French wine generally made of the Gamay grape. Beaujolais Villages is the appellation in the north of the Beaujolais region. The terroir of this area is considered to be one of the best for growing the Gamay varietal and as a result Beaujolais Villages wines are regarded as higher quality thanContinueContinue reading “Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Villages 2009”

Cheap Cab Throwdown-McManis vs. Josh

A while back we discovered a Cabernet Sauvignon from McManis Family Vineyards in California’s northern interior area, a nicely balanced, value-priced wine that was excellent for everyday consumption. A couple of months later we bought Josh, a popular California Cab from Total Wine that we thought was pretty good, but is it better than McManis? This question calls for a throwdown.

Wine’s Price of Admission

Are you paying more money for a great wine, or its snob appeal? Sometimes it’s difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Easy and Light Barbecue Shrimp

Contrary to what the name of the dish implies, Barbecue Shrimp is neither barbequed nor does it contain barbeque sauce.

Renault Winery Merlot 2011

Since wine is made from grapes, have you ever wondered why it doesn’t taste more like grape juice?

Gimlet Lab

We’ll begin the Gimlet lab with gin and Rose’s lime in a 2:1 ratio. Our three different brands of gin include Bombay Sapphire, Beefeater, and New Amsterdam.

Panini Style Black Bean and Chicken Burrito

There are a few advantages to using the Cuisinart Griddler; it’s easier to keep the burrito from falling apart, it creates appealing grill marks, and since you’re cooking both sides at once, it cooks faster.