J Reilly

B-52 Cocktail

1 part Kahlua 1 part Baileys Irish Cream 1 part Grand Marnier Layer in a glass in order (Kalua, Baileys, Grand Marnier)

The promotional wine sales at the entryway of the store have succeeded in getting my attention and I pick up a bottle of Borgo Syrah Cortona 2010 from Italy for $14. I’ve been looking for more Syrah to try but it isn’t the typical varietal I think of from the Tuscany area. I open thisContinueContinue reading “Borgo Syrah”

Seven Deadly Zins

Wines with unconventional names are pushing the boundaries in the shuffle for attention in a crowded marketplace. We have bought our share of bottles that made us laugh. Arrogant Frog, PromisQous, Purple Cowboy, and Il Bastardo were drinkable but mostly one-time buys. One cleverly named wine that we have been drinking fairly regularly is SevenContinueContinue reading “Seven Deadly Zins”