Drinks
Posted on: March 26th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Would you believe that there are wine aficionados who say, “A good Pinot will change your taste forever”! Who knows, maybe it’s true. But if there was ever a wine...
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Posted on: March 21st, 2013
by Taryn Jeffries
What can be better than a premium bourbon in oak barrels? How about bourbon finished in port barrels? Angel’s Envy fits that bill. A small batch artisan bourbon is the...
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Posted on: March 15th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Hey, would you pass me a little of that moonshine over there? Sorry bud, all we have tonight is Charadonnay. What? Yep, that’s just our ‘lil bottle of Mer Soleil...
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Posted on: March 3rd, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
When Chuck Wagner was growing up in California’s Napa Valley during the 60’s, he scarcely imagined the changes that would unfold. Composed of mostly orchards and ranches 40 years ago,...
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Posted on: February 21st, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Well known for its “cupboard worthiness” (partially finished bottles really live on and on), the right Portuguese Madeira wine can be scrumptious with dessert. Not only are they smooth to...
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Posted on: February 13th, 2013
by Taryn Jeffries
Arizona Beer Week is a very busy time for purveyors of great local brews. So much so that you’ll be hard-pressed to make all of the events being hosted throughout...
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Posted on: February 11th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a standard at the Olive Garden, Rocca delle Macie Riserva is a fine example of a Chianti Classico that’s always on their wine list. And because of their culinary...
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Posted on: February 8th, 2013
by Amy Martin
With Arizona Beer Week upon us (February 16-23), I know a few men who have set a countdown to what is known to them as ‘the most wonderful time of...
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Posted on: February 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Long a favorite banquet wine in Germany, Rieslings can be the most versatile of “wein”. And to make them even more flexible, Rieslings are created with a wide range of...
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Posted on: January 31st, 2013
by Rodney Hartwig
Burgers and beers. Beers and burgers. Recently I had an opportunity to sample the new food and drink pairings from Smashburger and local craft brew favorite Four Peaks all while...
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