Can we be Franc here?
Ah, the world of Wine. To some it’s just red or white. To others it’s a lifelong obsession full of...
Watch for crossing Mousse
The 80’s were famous for some dubious things. And, mousse is definitely one of them. It was in everyone’s hair,...
Don’t thank anyone today
Well, it’s America’s first made up holiday today. We call it Thanksgiving day. But, why do we have to pick...
We’ll Serve some wine before its time
Orson Wells, once an icon of film, theatre and radio had a resounding baritone voice that exuded confidence and authority....
It’s the Favorite hour
Today is national Happy hour day. This is actually a marketing ploy to get you drunk enough to spend more...
Don’t lose your Tempranillo
In 1979, the Band XTC recorded a song that ended up on the B side of a single from the...
Merlot is decidedly French
Hello Friends. It’s drinking time again (Still?). In our long line of beer, wine and spirit celebrations, today celebrates the...
Short, Stout, and Surefooted
Fans of Guinness unite! It’s international Stout Day. No, we’re not talking about short, stocky people. This is the beer....
What’s with the scare tactics?
It’s Halloween, and the scary movies and ghost stories are all over. But, what’s with the scare tactics? Halloween isn’t...
American lager Stay Away from me
Some of us remember a great Canadian band by the name of The Guess who. They had a hit in...