The Prisoner Wine Company is a Northern California wine producer that has always intrigued me. That’s because they make such intriguing wines. But I always find their marketing and their commitment to social justice fascinating. According to the winemakers, “Our brand name and namesake wine, The Prisoner, were inspired by the classic sketch Le Petit Prisonier by 19th … [Read more...]
Wasatch Brewery Summer Duo Pack
Now that spring is here, it’s time to indulge in warm weather brews. And just in time, Wasatch Brewery has announced the arrival of a new duo pack designed for warm weather sipping. New Mango IPA and Strawberry Blonde are paired together for maximum refreshment in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans starting now. Additionally, Mango IPA and Strawberry Blonde will each be offered separately … [Read more...]
Roosters Blackberry Cream Ale
One of my favorite beer styles is India Pale Ale. I love its crisp, hoppy character. But then, I also really enjoy a good cream ale, as well as fruity beers such as Wasatch Brewing’s Blueberry Hefeweizen and Red Rock’s Lime Gose. And so, I was thrilled to come across a brew that combines the best of all three of my favorite beers from Roosters Brewing Co. It is Roosters … [Read more...]
Baileys Irish Floats
Who needs green beer on St. Paddy’s Day when you could indulge in something truly delicious and memorable like Baileys Irish Floats? Here is a recipe for these wonderful libations - sort of dessert-meets-cocktail - that I first found at Delish.com. This recipe makes 2 Baileys Irish Floats. Ingredients: 6 scoops vanilla ice cream 2 cups Guinness stout (or … [Read more...]
Squatters New Grandeur Peak Adventure Pack
Squatters recently launched their new “Adventure Pack” - a mixed 12-pack of Grandeur Peak Spiked Sparkling Water. In spring of 2019, Squatters released Utah’s first craft seltzer, a duo 12-pack of Ruby Red Grapefruit and Utah Cherry. Two new flavors, Mango Paradise and Peach, now join the lineup in the Adventure Pack. “As with our beer, quality is of the utmost importance to … [Read more...]
Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc-Viognier
I really love wines made with Viognier, a grape varietal that lends gorgeous floral aromas and flavors to wine. Wines that have Viognier in them - either a lot or a little - typically offer up perfumed scents of fruits like honeysuckle, peach, tangerine, mango and apricot. Recently I came across a very nice wine that blends Viognier and Pinot Blanc grapes from Sonoma County: … [Read more...]
Sugar House Distillery Barrel Master Series No. 1 Whisky
Last week - made with lots of love just in time for Valentine’s Day - Sugar House Distillery released a truly historic American whiskey - Utah’s very first “bottled-in-bond whiskey.” I’ll say more in a minute about what that means. But first, let’s turn to this very special whiskey to learn about how it was made. To make this whiskey, Sugar House Distillery founder James … [Read more...]
Jean-Baptiste Adam Gewürztraminer
Last weekend, I asked my wife, Faith, who was headed to the wine store, to pick up a bottle of Gewürztraminer. The idea was to sip the slightly sweet wine with hot Buffalo chicken wings during the Super Bowl. I figured she would come home with a $12 or so bottle of domestic Gewürztraminer. But, my wife is a bit of a wine snob (thankfully) and so, instead of something cheap, she … [Read more...]
Bonterra Organic Rosé
If you’re looking to toast your honey on Valentine’s Day, why not do it with Rosé? Pink wines are terrific anytime, but seem especially appropriate when Cupid’s slinging his arrows. And on this special day devoted to love, how about showing some love for our planet by toasting with Bonterra Organic Vineyards Rosé, which is available in both bottles ($16) and boxes ($22.99). … [Read more...]
Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir 2017
For many years, I’ve been a big fan of buttery, rich Mer Soleil Chardonnay where you can pick up lemon blossoms in the aroma of the wine from the Meyer lemons planted on the Mer Soleil property in the Santa Lucia Highlands of California. I was less familiar with Mer Soleil Reserve Pinot Noir ($39.99), until recently. Now I’m a fan of that Mer Soleil selection as well. It’s one … [Read more...]